Originally published in 1962, Our Synthetic Environment explores the
negative effects that chemicals and other toxins in the environment have
on human health. From the degradation of our food and soil due to
industrial agricultural methods, to how pollution and radiation are the
causes of illnesses like cancer, this book was visionary in its
anticipation of many of the ecological problems our planet currently
faces. Written by one of the leading eco-thinkers of the twentieth
century, Our Synthetic Environment is as vital a read today as it was
when it was first published.
This new edition of Our Synthetic Environment features an introduction
by Bill McKibben.