Overpowered
Subtitle: what science tells us about the dangers of cell phones and other wifi-age devices
By: Dr. Martin Blank, PhD
Edition: A Seven Stories Press first edition.
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 271
ISBN-13: 9781609805098
Subjects: Safety measures; Cell phones--Health aspects; Electromagnetic fields; Nonionizing radiation; Electromagnetic waves; Standards
Other titles: What science tells us about the dangers of cell phones and other wifi-age devices; Over-powered
Description: "Keys, wallet, cell phone. ready to go! Cell phones have become ubiquitous fixtures of 21st century life--suctioned to our ears and stuck in our pockets. Yet, we've all heard whispers that these essential little devices give you brain cancer. Could it be true? In 2011, the World Health Organization shocked the international community by confirming that the radiation from cell phones is a possible carcinogen to humans. Martin Blank notes that while the presumption of innocence is invaluable to the system of justice, it does not make sense as a public health standard. Overpowered brings readers, in accessible and fascinating prose, through the science, indicating biological effects resulting from low, non-thermal levels of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (levels considered safe by regulatory agencies). Radiation that comes not only from cell phones, but many other devices we use in our homes and offices every day. It is generally accepted that there should be a limit on exposure of the public to EMF. However, industry pushes the envelope. Dr. Blank advises applying the precautionary principle when it comes to demonstrably hazardous EMF--and teaches us how we can take steps in our daily lives to reduce exposures." --
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-267).