Grandjean, Philippe,  1950- <br/><br/>
Only one chance :  how environmental pollution impairs brain development--and how to protect the brains of the next generation / 
Philippe Grandjean. 
 - xvii, 212 pages ;  24 cm. 
 - Environmental ethics and science policy series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-201) and index. 
<br/><br/>Sensitive development : complexity creates vulnerability -- Toxic invasion : the placenta is not a protective armor -- Invisible lead : health hazards from demanding scientific proof -- Poisoned science : mercury damaged the child's brain but did not harm the mother -- Substituted milk : poisoning during infancy causes permanent brain damage -- Persistent problems : chemicals resistant to break-down can break brain cells -- Unusual suspects : chemicals that protect the lawn may damage the brain -- Mindless costs : losses suffered by victims and society from chemical brain drain -- Inconvenient truths : vested interests can endanger brain development -- Brainy choices : how to secure optimal brain development for the next generation. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780199985388 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2012036713 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Prenatal influences.<br/>Fetus--Abnormalities--Etiology.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RG627.5  / .G73 2013 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>618.3/2686