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Raising Elijah

Protecting Our Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis
Pages
350
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

Sandra Steingraber, a scientist and mother, examines the environmental threats facing children today. Blending precise science with personal memoir, she explores how everyday aspects of childhood, from pizza to homework, connect to larger ecological and policy issues. This unique book demonstrates that the ongoing environmental crisis is fundamentally a crisis of family life, urging readers to consider how to protect the next generation.

About the author

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Sandra Steingraber

Sandra Steingraber is a biologist and writer who examines the relationship between human health and the environment. She is the author of several books, including The Most Radical Thing You Can Do, which