About the author and the book
Sandra Steingraber, biologist, poet, and cancer survivor, offers a unique perspective on the relationship between cancer and environmental pollution. She combines scientific analysis with personal experiences and shows how carcinogenic substances affect our daily lives. Her research covers both global cancer data and local stories from communities dealing with industrial and agricultural pollution.
Content and significance
Living Downstream was the first book to link toxic emissions data to cancer registries, providing new insights into the influence of our living environment on health. Steingraber convincingly demonstrates the complex connections between our bodies and the natural world in which we live and work. She emphasizes that while genetics remain unchanged, we can indeed influence the environmental factors that cause cancer.
Target audience and applicability
This book is suitable for anyone concerned about health and the environment, and is particularly valuable for education, self-study, and policymakers.
Language: Dutch
Level: C2
Application: education, work, and awareness.
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