Chemical Consequences
Scott Frickel
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Chemical Consequences
Published
July 2004
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Pages
197
ISBN-13
9780813534138
ISBN-10
0813534135
Description
Annotation Here is the first historical and sociological account of the formation of an interdisciplinary science known as genetic toxicology, and of the scientists' social movement that created it. After research geneticists discovered that synthetic chemical were capable of changing the genetic structure of living organisms, scientists began to explore how these chemicals affected gene structure and function. In the late 1960s, a small group of biologists became concerned that chemical mutagens represented a serious and possibly global environmental threat. Genetic toxicology is nurtured as much by public culture as by professional practices, reflecting the interplay of genetics research and environmental politics. Drawing on a wealth of resources, Scott Frickel examines the creation of this field through the lens of social movement theory. He reveals how a committed group of scientist-activists transformed chemical mutagens into environmental problems, mobilized existing research networks, recruited scientists and politicians, secured financial resources, and developed new ways of acquiring knowledge. The result is a book that vividly illustrates how science and activism were interwoven to create a discipline that remains a defining feature of environmental health science
Subjects
Molecular and cellular mechanisms of toxicity
Toxicology and epigenetics
Principles of genetic toxicology
Environmental Epigenetics
Genotoxic impurities
Principles of Genetic Toxicology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chemical Consequences?
This edition of Chemical Consequences has approximately 197 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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Who is the author of Chemical Consequences?
Chemical Consequences was written by Scott Frickel.
When was Chemical Consequences published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.