{"title":"Elena Conis","description":"\u003cp\u003eElena Conis offers insightful explorations at the intersection of science, technology, and society. Her works delve into complex topics with a clarity that appeals to readers interested in the impact of engineering and technological advancements on public health and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a strong analytical approach, Conis presents well-researched narratives that illuminate the history and ethics behind technological developments, making her collection a compelling choice for those curious about the broader implications of science in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-sell-a-poison-by-elena-conis-9781645036746","title":"How to Sell a Poison","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chemical compound DDT first earned fame during World War II by wiping out insects that caused disease and boosting Allied forces to victory. Americans granted it a hero's homecoming, spraying it on everything from crops and livestock to cupboards and curtains. Then, in 1972, it was banned in the US. But decades after that, a cry arose to demand its return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sweeping narrative of generations of Americans who struggled to make sense of the notorious chemical's risks and benefits. Historian Elena Conis follows DDT from postwar farms, factories, and suburban enclaves to the floors of Congress and tony social clubs, where industry barons met with Madison Avenue brain trusts to figure out how to sell the idea that a little poison in our food and bodies was nothing to worry about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an age of spreading misinformation on issues including pesticides, vaccines, and climate change, Conis shows that we need new ways of communicating about science—\u003cem\u003eas a constantly evolving discipline\u003c\/em\u003e, not an immutable collection of facts—before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596632506604,"sku":"9781645036746","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781645036746-how-to-sell-a-poison.jpg?v=1777933143"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elena-conis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}