The poison squad
(DVD)
Contributors
Maggio, John, film producer,
Denison, Tom, film producer.
Stoll, Corey, 1976- narrator.
Blum, Deborah. Poison squad.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
Denison, Tom, film producer.
Stoll, Corey, 1976- narrator.
Blum, Deborah. Poison squad.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
Published
[Arlington, Va.] : PBS, WGBH Boston, [2020].
Format
DVD
ISBN
9781531711696, 1531711693
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Cumberland - Adult (2nd Floor)
1166 HEALTH-ENVHEALTH-AME DVD
1 available
1166 HEALTH-ENVHEALTH-AME DVD
1 available
North Kingstown - Non-fiction Media (Lower Level)
DVD 363.19 Poi
1 available
DVD 363.19 Poi
1 available
Providence Public - Info Commons
363.1926 P DVD
1 available
363.1926 P DVD
1 available
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Published
[Arlington, Va.] : PBS, WGBH Boston, [2020].
Language
English
ISBN
9781531711696, 1531711693
UPC
841887043441
Notes
General Note
Originally broadcast on television in 2020.
General Note
Based on the book: 'The Poison Squad' by Deborah Blum.
General Note
Wide scren (16x9).
Participants/Performers
Corey Stoll, narrator.
Description
"By the close of the Industrial Revolution, the American food supply was tainted--by frauds, fakes, and legions of new, untested chemicals--all threatening the health of consumers across the country. Based on the critically acclaimed book by Deborah Blum, it tells the story of crusading government chemist Harvey Washington Wiley, the man who led the pure food movement against the food manufacturing industry in the early years of the twentieth century, embarking upon a series of bold and controversial trials on twelve subjects--who would become known as the "Poison Squad." Wiley's experiments and tireless advocacy laid the groundwork for the United States' consumer protection laws, and ultimately the creation of the FDA." --,(Source of summary not specified)
Target Audience
Grades 9-12.
Target Audience
Rating: NR.
System Details
DVD, region 1, wide screen (16x9), stereo
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Cumberland - Adult (2nd Floor) | 1166 HEALTH-ENVHEALTH-AME DVD | On Shelf |
North Kingstown - Non-fiction Media (Lower Level) | DVD 363.19 Poi | On Shelf |
Providence Public - Info Commons | 363.1926 P DVD | On Shelf |
West Warwick - Movies | DVD 363.19 POI | On Shelf |
Westerly - Media Room (Main Floor) | 363.19 P DVD | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Consumer protection -- United States -- History.
Documentary television programs.
Food -- Safety measures -- Government policy -- United States.
Food -- Safety regulations -- United States.
Food additives -- Safety regulations -- United States -- History.
Food adulteration and inspection -- United States.
Nonfiction television programs.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1909.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Documentary television programs.
Food -- Safety measures -- Government policy -- United States.
Food -- Safety regulations -- United States.
Food additives -- Safety regulations -- United States -- History.
Food adulteration and inspection -- United States.
Nonfiction television programs.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1909.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Maggio, J., Denison, T., Stoll, C., & Blum, D. (2020). The poison squad . PBS, WGBH Boston.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John, Maggio et al.. 2020. The Poison Squad. PBS, WGBH Boston.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John, Maggio et al.. The Poison Squad PBS, WGBH Boston, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Maggio, John,, Tom Denison, Corey Stoll, and Deborah Blum. The Poison Squad PBS, WGBH Boston, 2020.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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