Alissa Cordner: 2 books
Toxic Safety
Flame Retardants, Chemical Controversies, and Environmental Health
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2016
Initially marketed as a life-saving advancement, flame retardants are now mired in controversy. Some argue that data show the chemicals are unsafe while others continue to support their use. The tactics of each side have far-reaching consequences for how we interpret new scientific discoveries.
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Civic Imagination
Making a Difference in American Political Life
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2015
The Civic Imagination provides a rich empirical description of civic life and a broader discussion of the future of democracy in contemporary America. Over the course of a year, five researchers observed and participated in 7 civic organisations in a mid-sized US city. They draw on this ethnographic...