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| The Fly in the Ointment: 70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life
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Author: Dr. Joe Schwarcz
Publisher: Ecw Press
Release Date: 2004-05-01
ISBN-10: 1550226215
ISBN-13: 9781550226218
List Price: $15.95
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This entertaining examination of everyday science from the fanciful to the factual covers topics ranging from pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic. Readers are alerted to the shenanigans of quacks and are offered glimpses into the fascinating history of science. The science of aphrodisiacs, DDT, bottled waters, vitamins, barbiturates, plastic wraps, and smoked meat is investigated. Worries about acrylamide, preservatives, and waxed fruits are put into perspective, and the mysteries of bulletproof vests, weight loss diets, green-haired Swedes, laughing gas, and "mad honey" are unraveled. Even those with very little knowledge of science will come away informed and delighted at those humorous and accessible explanations.
Joe Schwarz - an author to watch out for if you have any interest in chemistry
| Customer Rating:  | "The Fly in the Ointment" and "Let them eat flax", (which I bought at the same time) both give 70 extremely interesting snapshots of everyday life in terms of chemistry. Some of the articles were of general interest and many debunked some rabid internet myths which abound. I have used both books as a source to add to my chemical knowledge and I find myself referring to them often.
I found both books written in a very readable style while presenting the facts and I will be looking out for this author in future. |
I loved this book!
| Customer Rating: | | A great book that gives a reliable, skeptical, and logical look at many different ideas, partially or completely incorrect, that people have developed on scientific topics. One of the best books I have read in some time. I will be using the information gained in my classroom. |
Science Thriller
| Customer Rating: | | Could not put it down! Fascinating! Should be mandatory in schools and colleges. |
Dr. Joe, a definite go!
| Customer Rating: | I'm hooked on Joe's books! As a senior chemistry teacher in B.C., I find the good
doctor's articles a great stimulus for discussions with, and research by, my students.
If you have not enjoyed the interesting, informative and entertaining writings of
Dr. Schwarcz, I suggest you do so soon! This is chemistry we can all relate to! |
A fun, educational leisure choice
| Customer Rating: | What is the truth about taking garlic supplements to ward off illness and cure common diseases? What is the relationship between moldy corn and a movie? How do quacks popularize their theories, and what science is involved in corporate crime? These and other questions reveal the mysteries of science, using lively and popular topics to point out the scientific theories, quirks and misconceptions in everyday beliefs. A fun, educational leisure choice for general-interest audiences, The Fly in the Ointment: 63 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life joins other similar science trivia fact guides by the venerable doctor.
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