{"title":"Gerald A. LeBlanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerald A. LeBlanc\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the complex relationship between modern life and the substances we encounter daily. His work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eEveryday Chemicals\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the hidden impact of chemicals and ingredients that shape our health and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking insightful, thought-provoking examinations of contemporary issues will find LeBlanc’s writing both accessible and deeply informative. His books offer a nuanced perspective on the unseen elements affecting our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"everyday-chemicals-by-gerald-a-leblanc-9780231205979","title":"Everyday Chemicals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the likelihood that common chemicals such as bisphenol-A, which is found in plastic water bottles, are harming us? Should shoppers be concerned about pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables in the supermarket produce aisle? Are we risking adverse health effects when we use insect repellent that contains DEET or slather on sunscreen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern life requires us to navigate an endless sea of chemicals. How do we know whether we need to worry about them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEveryday Chemicals\u003c\/em\u003e is a layperson's guide to understanding chemical risk. The toxicologist Gerald A. LeBlanc offers a nontechnical overview of the key factors in evaluating whether exposure to chemicals in our daily lives could be harmful. He leads readers through the basic concepts of risk assessment using real-world examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeBlanc emphasizes that chemical hazard depends on the level of exposure and provides practical strategies for sensible decision making. The book features a series of accessible case studies describing how we can all reach rational conclusions about the danger of typical chemical exposures we experience every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiving non-expert readers the tools to understand chemical risks, this book shows how critical thinking and science literacy can help us live with less fear and anxiety and make reasonable choices when confronted with potential hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424098861292,"sku":"9780231205979","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231205979.jpg?v=1774769158"},{"product_id":"everyday-chemicals-by-gerald-a-leblanc-9780231205962","title":"Everyday Chemicals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the likelihood that common chemicals such as bisphenol-A, which is found in plastic water bottles, are harming us? Should shoppers be concerned about pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables in the supermarket produce aisle? Are we risking adverse health effects when we use insect repellent that contains DEET or slather on sunscreen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern life requires us to navigate an endless sea of chemicals. How do we know whether we need to worry about them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEveryday Chemicals\u003c\/em\u003e is a layperson's guide to understanding chemical risk. The toxicologist Gerald A. LeBlanc offers a nontechnical overview of the key factors in evaluating whether exposure to chemicals in our daily lives could be harmful. He leads readers through the basic concepts of risk assessment using real-world examples. LeBlanc emphasizes that chemical hazard depends on the level of exposure and provides practical strategies for sensible decision making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features a series of accessible case studies describing how we all can reach rational conclusions about the danger of typical chemical exposures we experience every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiving nonexpert readers the tools to understand chemical risks, this book shows how critical thinking and science literacy can help us live with less fear and anxiety and make reasonable choices when confronted with potential hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460824613100,"sku":"9780231205962","price":228.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231205962-everyday-chemicals.jpg?v=1774952672"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gerald-a-leblanc.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}