Soil, Grass and Cancer (Paperback)

~ Andre Voisin (Author) "We should frequently meditate on the words of Ash Wednesday: "Man, remember that you are dust and that you will return to dust..." (more)
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This long-out-of-print classic showed that soil fertility was directly linked to human and animal disease. Almost a half-century ago, Andr Voisin had already grasped the importance of the subterranean world. He mapped the elements of the soil and their effects on plants, and ultimately, animal and human life as well. He saw the hidden danger in oversimplified fertilization practices and the use of toxic chemicals that ignore the delicate balance of trace minerals and nutrients in the soil.

This is not, however, merely a persuasive testament to the link between soil, human and animal health. It is also essential reading for anyone committed to increasing both the quality and the profitability of their pastures. While grass and livestock farmers will benefit most from the wealth of information on rotation management and fertilization practices, there is much in this book for anyone who makes a living from the earth.

With a volume of meticulously researched information, Voisin issues a call to agricultural scientists, veterinarians, dietitians and intelligent farmers to stand up and acknowledge the responsibilities they bear in the matter of public health. He writes as well to the alarmed consumer of agricultural products, hoping to spread the knowledge of the possibilities of protective medicine part of a concerted attempt to remove the causes of ill health, disease and, in particular, cancer.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Acres USA (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911311645
• ISBN-13: 978-0911311648
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121,717 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but outdated about cancer, December 14, 2004

By	Renate Haeckler "Organic Gardener" (West Chester, PA USA) - See all my reviews

The book has some fascinating information about how the soil affects the nutritional value of food and the diseases in farm animals and humans that can be created by out of balance soil or farming practices. I'm pretty sure it mentioned a cause of sheep scrapie, kin to the deer problem affecting some states in the US, but it wasn't in the index & I couldn't find it later. The stuff about cancer seems pretty out dated and not of much use to someone interested in cancer specifically. Still, I think it's definately worth reading, especially if you like agroparanoia.