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More Than Genes: What Science Can Tell Us About Toxic Chemicals, Development, and the Risk to Our Children

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An exploration of how toxic chemicals affect child development and health beyond genetic factors. This science-based book examines the environmental and chemical risks facing modern children.

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More Than Genes delves into the complex relationship between toxic chemicals and child development, revealing how environmental factors significantly impact children’s health and growth. D. P. Agin presents cutting-edge scientific research that demonstrates chemical exposure plays a crucial role in development, often overshadowing genetic predisposition.

The book addresses critical questions about pesticides, pollutants, and industrial chemicals found in everyday products and environments. Agin breaks down complex scientific concepts into accessible explanations for parents and educators seeking to understand the risks their children face. From prenatal exposure to childhood vulnerability, the author explores how toxic substances accumulate in developing bodies and influence long-term health outcomes.

This important resource empowers readers with knowledge about chemical safety, environmental health, and protective measures. By moving beyond nature versus nurture debates, the book emphasizes how external chemical threats pose serious developmental risks that warrant scientific attention and public awareness.

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Author

D. P. Agin

Publisher

‏ : ‎ Oxford Univ Pr

ISBN

9780195381504

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