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February 21, 2005

New Science Library Books

Looking for something interesting to read at the Science Library? Here are just a few examples of some books recently purchased.

The dioxin war : Truth and Lies about a Perfect Poison
Robert Allen
Pluto Press
Science Library Stacks -- RA1242.D55 A55 2004 -- REGULAR LOAN

From publisher: This is a book about Dioxin, one of the most poisonous chemicals known to humanity. It was the toxic component of Agent Orange, used by the US military to defoliate huge tracts of Vietnam during the war in the 60s and 70s. It can be found in pesticides, plastics, solvents, detergents and cosmetics. Dioxin has been revealed as a human carcinogen, and has been associated with heart disease, liver damage, hormonal disruption, reproductive disorders, developmental destruction and neurological impairment.

Naked Airport:
A Cultural History of the World's Most Revolutionary Structure
Alastair Gordon
Metropolitan Books
Science Library Stacks -- TL725 .G647 2004 -- REGULAR LOAN

From Publisher: Since its origins in the muddy fields of flying machines, the airport has arguably become one of the defining institutions of modern life. In Naked Airport, critic Alastair Gordon ranges from global geopolitics to action movies to the daily commute, showing how airports have changed our sense of time, distance, style, and even the way cities are built and business is done.

Thirsty Planet: Strategies for Sustainable Water Management
Constance Elizabeth Hunt
Zed Books
Science Library Stacks -- TD345 .H93 2004 -- REGULAR LOAN

From Publisher: By the year 2025 nearly 2 billion people will live in regions or countries experiencing absolute water scarcity, even allowing for high levels of irrigation efficiency. In the face of this emerging global water crisis, how should the planet's water be used and managed in the 21st century.

Posted by erushton at February 21, 2005 04:54 PM