If your one of those people who believed the Regan administration when they blamed trees for pollution you should be legally required to read this book. I was fortunate enough to attend a course taught by the author in graduate school. In reading this book I learned some rather disturbing information about our governments environmental policies (a.k.a ignorance), and their effects on the global community. The most interesting information, however, related to the effects of numerous pesticides and industrial biproducts on human health and development. The book does contain some pharmacological terms and concepts which may be difficult for those lacking a science background. However, the terms are explained rather well.