Pesticides
By: Debra A. Miller, book editor
Series: Current controversies
Publisher: Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning; Greenhaven Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Farmington Hills, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 197
ISBN-13: 9780737768824; 9780737768831
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Pesticides; Health aspects; Environmental aspects; Government policy; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / General
Description: "Current Controversies: Pesticides ... explores a variety of issues related to pesticides, including whether they are negatively affecting human health, how they are interacting with the environment, whether they are needed to feed the world, and what the future of pesticides might be"--

"Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-186) and index.
Table of contents: title: Do Pesticides Negatively Affect Human Health?; title: How Are Pesticides Affecting the Environment?; title: Are Pesticides Needed in Agriculture for World Food Production?; title: What Is the Future for Pesticides?