Fascinating and gripping. Because I grew up half an hour away, I was interested in the story, but Fagin's writing compelled me to continue to the end. The mix of scientific and human stories gave a lot of depth to what was going on. The ending was hopeful even if it wasn't entirely satisfying.
Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation by Dan Fagin is a very detailed and well researched account of the cancer cluster identified in Toms River, New Jersey, in the 1990s. This book tells the story of this cancer cluster - from the history of the chemical plant to the scientific studies; from...
A good look at the difficulties in "proving" the local health impacts that can result from environmental contamination. The author can stray from what is a good story at times in order to provide the necessary background in epidemiology, toxicology, hydrology, genetics, biomarkers, law, and other t...
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