Dying from Dioxin

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"Dying from Dioxin:  A Citizen's Guide to Reclaiming Our Health and 
Rebuilding Democracy," by Lois Gibbs and the Citizens Clearinghouse for 
Hazardous Waste is now available from South End Press.  "Dying from 
Dioxin" explains:

	-  How exposure to dioxin, even at doses 100 times lower than 
	   those associated with cancer can cause infertility, hormonal 
	   imbalances, and immune system dysfunction.

	-  Why chemical companies, plastic producers, paper mills, and other
	   manufacturers, with their partners at the EPA, have conspired 
	   to cover up  industrial sources of dioxin. 

	-  How citizens can organize against this toxic threat.

	CCHW needs your help to turn the information in this book into action.  
We'd like to start by having groups across the country participate in 
special book promotion events in their communities.  
	When a new book comes out there are some typical special events
that are done to announce its publication.  The author autographs copies
of the book in local bookstores.  Interviews with the author are done
on the radio and television.  Professional book reviewers tell us their
opinion of the book in magazines and newspapers. 
	"Dying from Dioxin" is a different kind of book and we think it 
deserves a different kind of promotion.  
	What about having your group use the book as the centerpiece of 
your next action?  Your group could present the book to the President and 
CEO of your local dioxin polluter at his country club.  Or group members 
could do a public reading of the health effects chapter at a county 
commission meeting.  Or someone from your group could od their own book 
review for a local magazine or newspaper.  
	Lois Gibbs will be touring the country this Winter and Spring to 
promote the book and to encourage the creation of local Stop Dioxin 
Exposure Coalitions.  Let us know about your plans, how many books you 
will need, and if you would like us to try and get Lois to attend your 
event.  	 
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"DYING FROM DIOXIN:  A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO RECLIAMING OUR HEALTH AND 
REBUILDING DEMOCRACY
AVAILABLE FROM SOUTH END PRESS
TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-533-8478
AVAILABLE NOW!!
$20.00	     362 PAGES
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Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste
P.O. Box 6806
Falls Church, VA 22040
(703) 237-2249
e-mail:  cchw@essential.org