About the book
Praised for its ability to kill insects effectively and cheaply and reviled as an ecological hazard, DDT continues to engender passion across the political spectrum as one of the world’s most controversial chemical pesticides. In DDT and the American Century, David Kinkela chronicles the use of DDT around the world from 1941 to the present with a particular focus on the United States, which has played a critical role in encouraging the global use of the pesticide. Kinkela’s study offers a unique approach to understanding both this contentious chemical and modern environmentalism in an international context.
Editions of DDT and the American Century
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807835098
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469609775
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807869307
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469602639
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893134636
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890886286
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Praised for its ability to kill insects effectively and cheaply and reviled as an ecological hazard, DDT continues to engender passion across the political spectrum as one of the world’s most controversial chemical pesticides. In DDT and the American Century, David Kinkela chronicles the use of DDT around the world from 1941 to the present with a particular focus on the United States, which has played a critical role in encouraging the global use of the pesticide. Kinkela’s study offers a unique approach to understanding both this contentious chemical and modern environmentalism in an international context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DDT and the American Century about?
Praised for its ability to kill insects effectively and cheaply and reviled as an ecological hazard, DDT continues to engender passion across the political spectrum as one of the world’s most controversial chemical pesticides. In DDT and the American Century, David Kinkela chronicles the use of DDT around the world from 1941 to the present with a particular focus on the United States, which has played a critical role in encouraging the global use of the pesticide. Kinkela’s study offers a unique approach to understanding both this contentious chemical and modern environmentalism in an international context.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in DDT and the American Century?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of DDT and the American Century?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807835098
How long is DDT and the American Century and how many pages does it have?
DDT and the American Century has 272 page(s)
Is DDT and the American Century part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Luther H. Hodges Jr. and Luther H. Hodges Sr. Series on Business, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book DDT and the American Century?
David Kinkela
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
DDT and the American Century is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807835098) and paperback(ISBN 9781469609775) and ebook(ISBN 9780807869307) and ebook(ISBN 9781469602639) and ebook(ISBN 9798893134636) and pdf(ISBN 9798890886286)
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