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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed exploration of the concept and history of adulteration, a practice that's been around for centuries. It begins by addressing the motivations for adulteration, such as the desire for profit or to conceal flaws. The author takes readers through the history of food, beverage, and drug adulteration and discusses the various methods used throughout time to detect it. The book also examines the legal and ethical implications of adulteration, discussing how laws have evolved to protect consumers and the challenges regulators face in enforcing them. The author concludes by considering the future of food adulteration and the implications of new technologies and globalization for consumer protection. This book is a comprehensive and timely examination of a topic that affects all consumers. It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in food safety, public health, or the history of consumer protection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book deftly explores the socio-political landscape of food adulteration in the 19th century. The author takes the reader on a historical journey through the rampant fraud and deception that plagued the food industry at the time. Through meticulously researched accounts of legal cases, public debates, and scientific advancements, the book delves into the motivations of adulterators, the devastating impact on consumers, and the challenges faced by authorities in combating this pervasive issue. The author expertly juxtaposes the prevailing social and economic conditions with the evolving scientific understanding of food chemistry, highlighting the crucial role of public analysts in safeguarding public health. This book is a captivating and informative read, shedding light on a chapter of food history that continues to resonate in the present day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an index of peer-reviewed scientific articles published in the journal, The Analyst, between 1876 and 1900. It is an invaluable resource for historians of science, particularly those interested in the developments of analytical chemistry during the later 19th century. The index provides brief summaries and notes on each article alongside the publication details, enabling the reader to explore topics of interest in detail across the 25 volumes of the journal. The index is organized according to subject matter with sections dedicated to chemical processes such as distillation and extraction, a range of food types, and to industrial applications of chemistry. There is also a comprehensive index of authors. As a whole, this compilation will be of great interest to anyone studying the history of chemistry, the development of analytical techniques, or food science. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.