4.34/5
Author: Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski
Publication Date: Mar 1, 1997
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Paperback
Rating: 4.34/5 out of 810
Publisher: Plume
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Sep 25, 2007
As a former molecular biologist, I learned about hormone disruptors in school in the early nineties. This book does a good job of describing the problem to the average person. I learned about some cases that I had not heard about when I was learning about it. The book could, however, be much more effective with more diagrams and actual pictures of the developmental problems that result from hormone disruption. Maybe this could be added if there ever is an updated version of the book.Aug 01, 2012
My introduction to Our Stolen Future came about ten years ago at a sustainable packing conference when a young German woman sat down at our table for lunch and asked: "Did you know that male sperm counts have gone down 50 percent in the last 50 years?" I lost my appetite, but at least my interest in this topic was successfully piqued.Nov 11, 2012
The spiritual descendant of Rachel Carson's classic, Silent Spring. While the villains of Carson's book have mostly been banned (in the U.S. anyway), the underlying dynamic that most concerned Carson continues: namely, that technological development outpaces our scientific understanding of technology's effects on human health and the environment. That we are, in effect, all guinea pigs in a great un-supervised experiment.Dec 04, 2010
This book is scary! Science explains where cancer, autoimmune disease, allergies, Autism come from and why they are a relatively "new" problem. Certainly makes sense to me. They have a good website too!Jan 04, 2015
I read this book in 2010. Our Stolen Future describes how endocrine disruptors can affect unborn children. Turns out we better rethink our lives, from the picture-perfect lawns to flea collars for our pets, know where our water comes from, choose food intelligently, avoid unnecessary exposure. And wash hands even more frequently.Dec 20, 2009
Just this year read this deeply worrisome 1995 account of the evidence that synthetic hormones are damaging the environment and hence human health. The chemicals are in some pharmaceuticals but our primary exposure to them is through chemicals added to plastic, in everything from toys and baby bottles to shower curtains, and consumer products like shampoo and detergent.Jul 21, 2014
I first heard about this book in the film Bag It, which pulls some information from this book along with commentary from the author. I was very intrigued by the information and decided to read the book to get more information. I thought a lot of the examples of hormone disruption in animals were extremely interesting (and frightening), and could really teach us as humans what can happen to our own species if we are not careful.Mar 03, 2018
I read at the suggestion of my boss at NIEHS when I had a student position helping in a lab studying endocrine disruptors. Still such a fascinating topic- environmental estrogen and the cancer and dysfunction it causes in successive generations. It could be considered in the vein of Silent Spring or as a part two maybe. If you're interested in biology, the environment or have followed the controversy about BPA or other compounds in plastics, you should give this a read.Mar 09, 2014
This is an extremely interesting, well written book that explore theMay 27, 2009
This book is an interesting and frightening look at how we are slowly bringing about our own extinction and that of most living creatures, through innovation. Sad, but true....Mar 09, 2008
this is an interesting look at syntheticFeb 10, 2009
Tough going and scientific research doesn't seem completely reliable, but a frightening look at chemicals in our bodies and what effects they might be having on fertility, neurological development, and health of humans and our planet.Feb 12, 2009
I enjoyed this book. I don't know if a non-science person would be able to wade through so many case studies, however. Even I felt it got a little long-winded and tedious at times. Also, I felt that they lost the initial personal story of a single scientist seeking answers (Theo Colburn)--she popped up from time to time to move the text along, but in the end we lost her and her story, which for me was also interesting. I would be very interested to read an updated version or other books written I enjoyed this book. I don't know if a non-science person would be able to wade through so many case studies, however. Even I felt it got a little long-winded and tedious at times. Also, I felt that they lost the initial personal story of a single scientist seeking answers (Theo Colburn)--she popped up from time to time to move the text along, but in the end we lost her and her story, which for me was also interesting. I would be very interested to read an updated version or other books written on this topic to see what we have learned in the years since it was published. ...moreSep 06, 2007
A chilling look at endocrine disruptors and the effects that they may have on ecosystems and even human behavior. Estrogen mimics such as DDT and androgen blockers like its breakdown product DDE have had serious impacts on a variety of species, and some cities have shown drops in sperm count among humans. Critics contend that plant estrogens are much more plentiful in the human body than these synthetics, but we have evolved to handle these, whereas we may not be able to handle the buildup of A chilling look at endocrine disruptors and the effects that they may have on ecosystems and even human behavior. Estrogen mimics such as DDT and androgen blockers like its breakdown product DDE have had serious impacts on a variety of species, and some cities have shown drops in sperm count among humans. Critics contend that plant estrogens are much more plentiful in the human body than these synthetics, but we have evolved to handle these, whereas we may not be able to handle the buildup of these chemicals that do not break down in our bodies. Very "Children Of Men". ...moreJan 06, 2010
This book was really interesting, but it scared me. A lot. The "unconventional storytelling methods" it utilizes to explain the problem were very effective. If you are interested in learning about how man-made plastics and other chemicals are effecting animal's and human's ability to reproduce by mimicking estrogen and other hormones, this book is for you. It's kind of fascinating. I especially liked the chapter on naturally occurring estrogen and estrogen mimics in plants that we eat. You'd be This book was really interesting, but it scared me. A lot. The "unconventional storytelling methods" it utilizes to explain the problem were very effective. If you are interested in learning about how man-made plastics and other chemicals are effecting animal's and human's ability to reproduce by mimicking estrogen and other hormones, this book is for you. It's kind of fascinating. I especially liked the chapter on naturally occurring estrogen and estrogen mimics in plants that we eat. You'd be surprised. ...moreJun 09, 2016
This book highlights the dangers to fetal development by the synthetic endocrine blockers like dioxin, DDE with a host of other pesticides and herbicides in the same molecular families. The book is a shocking look at what the synthetic chemical industry does not believe is happening to human and animal life on this planet.Jun 25, 2015
This is the second time I've read this book. The first time was over 20 years ago when I was writing my dissertation and was trying to understand the environmental causes of cancer. This time around I re-read the book to better understand the role that plastic plays in endocrine disruption and the way that plastic contributes to cancer as well as a whole host of other diseases and health problems. It's amazing to me that after 20+ years there are so few books that deal with this topic; Colborn This is the second time I've read this book. The first time was over 20 years ago when I was writing my dissertation and was trying to understand the environmental causes of cancer. This time around I re-read the book to better understand the role that plastic plays in endocrine disruption and the way that plastic contributes to cancer as well as a whole host of other diseases and health problems. It's amazing to me that after 20+ years there are so few books that deal with this topic; Colborn seems to be the primary voice on the subject. It's such a great read, too - as the scientific narrative unravels like a detective story. ...moreSep 13, 2016
The subtitle of this book says it all "Are we threatening our fertility, intelligence, and survival? A scientific detective story." Basically a call to arms over the increasing threat to our long term future from the myriad number of man made chemicals which increasingly pollute our environment. Very much a follow up to Silent Spring, it deals not with the short-term, direct toxic effects of chemicals, rather with the long term potential of chemicals to change fertility patterns in the newly The subtitle of this book says it all "Are we threatening our fertility, intelligence, and survival? A scientific detective story." Basically a call to arms over the increasing threat to our long term future from the myriad number of man made chemicals which increasingly pollute our environment. Very much a follow up to Silent Spring, it deals not with the short-term, direct toxic effects of chemicals, rather with the long term potential of chemicals to change fertility patterns in the newly developing young. A case is made that many of the effects are very subtle and insidious, affecting the next generation. Written in the form of a detective story it makes a convincing case and one that does not seem to have been heard except in a few individual instances. Well worth a quick read. ...moreFeb 26, 2012
This work brings to light signs that industrial and agricultural chemicals are causing deformities and other problems by interfering with animals' endocrine systems. The authors do a good job in describing the endocrine system and explaining phenomena such as “biomagnification†(an increase in dose as a substance moves up the food chain.)Jan 04, 2011
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 2.5 starsJul 30, 2007
This book tries to be like "Silent Spring" by pointing scientific fingers at the post World War II chemicals now firmly implanted into our air, water and soil.Mar 08, 2018
Best book ever read so far,a very important book , it addresses understanding a main threat to humans where most people are not aware of!Nov 13, 2017
Just as Silent Spring brought about awareness and prompted actions to protect human life, so should the information presented in this book. We should be reexamining the hormone disrupting, endocrine disrupting chemicals that are insidiously pervading our environment and are drastically affecting us all.May 26, 2019
A comprehensive introduction to the hazards and harm chemicals are wreaking on our lives in a myriad of ways. The book explains how we got here, why it's so hard to change, and the sprawling, often unrecognized effects chemicals have - from physical conditions to social degradation - and what we can do about it.Jan 10, 2019
An exhausting but interesting read. A book that's been in collection for some time but I just didn't get to until now. It covers a wide variety of issues regarding hormone disrupting chemicals. It's defiantly disturbing to think of all the damage being done both to the environment and human society without us being completely aware of it.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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