The Invisible Rainbow
A History of Electricity and Life
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Chelsea Green Publishing Co
Published:9th Apr '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This book challenges the belief that electricity is safe, exploring its environmental and health impacts throughout history. The Invisible Rainbow reveals unsettling truths.
Over the course of 220 years, a widespread belief has emerged that electricity is inherently safe for both humanity and the environment. In The Invisible Rainbow, scientist and journalist Arthur Firstenberg challenges this long-held conviction by presenting a narrative about electricity that has rarely been explored. He delves into the environmental impacts of electricity, revealing how this fundamental aspect of modern society has profound effects on our health and the planet. Through meticulous research, Firstenberg uncovers the hidden dangers associated with electrical pollution, urging readers to reconsider their assumptions about what is deemed safe.
The Invisible Rainbow takes readers on a historical journey, tracing the evolution of electricity from the early 18th century to contemporary times. Firstenberg makes a compelling argument that many of today's pressing environmental issues and widespread diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, may be linked to the proliferation of electrical technology. By connecting these dots, he encourages a reevaluation of our relationship with electricity and its unseen consequences.
This thought-provoking work not only informs but also empowers readers to question the status quo. As Firstenberg draws parallels between the rise of electricity and the rise of modern health crises, he invites us to reflect on the broader implications of our technological advancements. In doing so, The Invisible Rainbow serves as a crucial reminder of the need for awareness and caution in our increasingly electrified world.
“Few individuals today are able to grasp the entirety of a scientific subject and present it in a highly engaging manner, in plain English, without losing any of the details. In The Invisible Rainbow, Firstenberg has done just that with one of the most pressing but neglected problems of our technological age. This book, which as a medical doctor I found hard to put down, explores the relationship between electricity and life from beginning to end: from the early eighteenth century to today, and from the point of view of the physician, the physicist, and the average person in the street. Firstenberg makes a compelling case that the major diseases of civilization—heart disease, diabetes, and cancer—are in large part related to the pollution of our world by electricity.”—Bradley Johnson, MD, Amen Clinic, San Francisco
“The Invisible Rainbow is wonderful. Firstenberg has done his research thoroughly. His book is easily readable and provocative while being entertaining. A remarkable contribution.”—David O. Carpenter, MD, director, Institute for Health and the Environment, School of Public Health, State University of New York at Albany
“I found it to be a mystery unfolding and could not put it down. It shines a new light on diseases that come from electrical development, and addresses current environmental crises that only a few yet realize are the consequence of electrosmog. This book is very, very important.”—Sandy Ross, PhD, president, Health and Habitat, Inc.
“I was stunned by this book. It is an extremely valuable document about an increasingly widespread environmental health risk to which we are all exposed. I am overwhelmed with admiration for what Firstenberg has accomplished.”—William E. Morton, MD, DrPH, professor emeritus, Oregon Health Sciences University
“Firstenberg is a pioneer in the sense that Rachel Carson was a pioneer.”—Chellis Glendinning, PhD, author of When Technology Wounds
ISBN: 9781645020097
Dimensions: 229mm x 153mm x 39mm
Weight: 844g
576 pages