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Rethinking Risk and the Precautionary Principle
Source: IEA
Author: edited by Julian Morris
Country: United States

This book begins with an exploration of the development and meaning of the "precautionary principle," and concludes that the term is a meaningless sound bite that can be used to justify just about any policy, including quite contradictory ones. (320 pp, £15.99) (11/00)

Malaria and the DDT story
Source: IEA
Author: Richard Tren and Roger Bate
Country: United States

"Health agencies in developing countries and some companies are trying to stem a resurgent tide of malaria. Their work is, however, hampered by pressure from environmentalist groups and donor agencies which still crusade against the use of DDT." (107pp, £10.00)(05/01)

Of Moths and Men
Source: Norton/Amazon.com
Author: Judith Hooper
Country: United States

Compelling tale of HBD Kettlewell's famous peppered moth studies, and the evidence suggesting the data were faked, the book also offers insights into the scientific process and its corruption by today's media and culture. (Pub. 11/02; hardcover; 408 pp.)

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