WGS 3800 Toxic Bodies
According to recent studies, our bodies have become repositories for numerous toxic compounds such as DDT, PCBs, and phthalates. Our study begins by setting a historical context to understand where we are, emphasizing the role of science, of commerce and of regulatory agencies. We examine the effect our lifestyle choices have on our bodies and on our environment and look critically at how gender, race and class foreground questions of environmental justice.