is an excellent resource for anyone concerned about the health hazards of technology, especially new technology. In each case, the technology is explained in easy-to-understand terms, full research references are given, and ideas are provided for limiting damage.

John Ashton and Ron Laura explain what scientists have discovered about the danger of mobile phones, cell phone dangers, microwave oven dangers, the dangers of computer VDUs, televisions, electrical wiring, food processing, food irradiation, aluminium, cadmium, fluoride and fluoridation, chlorine and chlorination, pesticides, artificial lighting, etc., etc.

As well as reviewing the scientific findings, John and Ron review the social implications of the new technologies. Discussing microwave ovens, for instance, they point out that children are impoverished by no longer seeing their parents prepare family meals, possibly the last domestic skill left

See comments from others below.

Chapters
Technology and the quest for utopia
1. The paradox of progress - is the price we pay for new technology too high?

Electrical technology
2. The new electrical environment - the shocking truth
3. Mobile phones and UHF TV microwaves - how to minimise the risks
4. Microwave ovens and your health
5. Computer VDUs and television
6. Electricity in the home

Food technology
7. Food processing
8. Aluminium in food - is it a factor in Alzheimer's disease?
9. Food irradiation
10. Cadmium - the newest toxic link in the food chain
11. Pesticides - what you need to know to keep your family safe

Water technology
12. Water chlorination
13. The fluoridation debate - can fluoride damage your health?

Environmental technology
14. Air conditioning - find healthier ways to stay cool
15. Artificial light - shedding some light
16. The sounds of new technology - listening for clues to stay healthy

Surviving new technology
17. Finding the way back to good health

Endnotes
Glossary and acronyms
Further reading
Index

Comments from others
A provocative and frank panorama of many of the existing and potential adverse consequences of the technological age in which we live. - Robert H. Eckel, professor of medicine, University of Colorado

Perils of Progress provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of new technology on the environment and human health. Each chapter provides a historical perspective, identification of the important issues, good documentation and practical advice. - Stanley A. Mumma, professor of architectural engineering, Penn State University

Technology, new technology, food irradiation, fluoridation dangers, cadmium, chlorination, pesticides, sun bathing, sun screens, sunlight,sun light, sun glasses, the dangers of mobile phones and cell phones, TV antenna masts, radio antennae masts, microwave dangers,microwave oven dangers -
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