Introduction -- Industrial chemicals as nuisances : the rise of environmental health laws and their limitations -- Cancers, brain disorders, and the feminization of boys : can we avoid poisoning our children? -- How do obscure Supreme Court decisions affect me? -- How demands for ideal science undermine the public's health -- Conclusion
Summary
A world awash in little understood chemicals tragically harms adults and children alike. Laws keep health agencies in the dark about toxicants, slow, well motivated research hampers protections, and strenuous vested opposition exacerbates the harm. How science is used in the tort law can facilitate or frustrate redress of harm. This work recommends better approaches
Notes
Previously issued in print: 2017
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Audience
Specialized
Notes
Online resource; title from home page (viewed on January 6, 2017)
