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The Health of a Nation: Harvey W. Wiley and the Fight for Pure Food
1958
A biography and history of Harvey W. Wiley, the Bureau of Chemistry's chief and advocate for food safety laws and enforcement.
Key Takeaways:
- Biography of Harvey W. Wiley, chief architect of early U.S. food‑safety legislation.
- Chronicles the political battles leading to the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
- Highlights tensions between reformers, industry lobbyists, and government regulators.
- Shows how individual whistleblowers can reshape national food policy.
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Corporate Food Industry
Dangers of Mainstream Foods and Toxins
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