Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous PeoplesJones and Bartlett, 1999 - 250 pages The health of Native Americans is intimately tied to the health of the environment. Yet abuses of land, water, and air continue to compromise the health of native people and their land rights. This fascinating book explores this intimate relationship between people and the land, and environment and health. Here is an important message for health care providers, ecologists, and those who attempt to live their lives in harmony with the earth. |
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... chemicals such as PCBs , DDT , and dioxin . To date , 51 synthetic chemi- cals including the PCB group have been ... chemicals like DDT and other estrogen mimics can bond with the estrogen receptors . " PCBs : A family of 209 chemicals ...
... chemicals such as PCBs , DDT , and dioxin . To date , 51 synthetic chemi- cals including the PCB group have been ... chemicals like DDT and other estrogen mimics can bond with the estrogen receptors . " PCBs : A family of 209 chemicals ...
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... chemicals mimicking estrogen ( Colburn et al . , 1997 ) . Marine mammals such as polar bears , seals , and whales seem to be the most affected . Persistant chemicals accumulate in top of the food chain predators and in the marine food ...
... chemicals mimicking estrogen ( Colburn et al . , 1997 ) . Marine mammals such as polar bears , seals , and whales seem to be the most affected . Persistant chemicals accumulate in top of the food chain predators and in the marine food ...
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... chemicals posing substantial health , ecological , and cultural risks to American Indian populations who rely heavily on local fish , plants , and game for subsistence . " We have had a lot of trouble with spraying , " said Betty Riffel ...
... chemicals posing substantial health , ecological , and cultural risks to American Indian populations who rely heavily on local fish , plants , and game for subsistence . " We have had a lot of trouble with spraying , " said Betty Riffel ...
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Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous Peoples Lorelei A. Lambert Limited preview - 1999 |
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