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Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family Hardcover – September 23, 2010

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

For more information, visit www.devradavis.com. The much-anticipated, explosive expose of how cell phone use damages brain cells, especially in children, by one of the world's foremost scientific experts in the field. Devra Davis presents an array of recent and long suppressed research in this timely bombshell. Cell phone radiation is a national emergency. Stunningly, the most popular gadget of our age has now been shown to damage DNA, break down the brain's defenses, and reduce sperm count while increasing memory loss, the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and even cancer. The growing brains of children make them especially vulnerable. And half of the world's four billion cell phone used by people under twenty. Davis, the founding director of the toxicology and environmental studies board at the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, takes readers through the dark side of this trillion-dollar industry. Health experts have long been frozen out of polic

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Davis makes a strong case in her book that we've underplayed the possible threat from cell phones for too long...Time and again, she shows the way that industry has been able to twist science just enough to stave off the possibility of any regulation."—Time Magazine

"Disconnect will surprise many and anger some. It tells all too human stories behind the science and engineering of cell phones and raises important unresolved questions about this universal technology."—Frank A. Barnes, Professor, University of Colorado at Boulder, Member of the National Academy of Engineering

"A critically important book that is a must—read for parents and policy makers. A surprising, well—documented, and compelling call for action."—Phil Lee, M.D., former United States assistant secretary for health, Chancellor Emeritus, University of California, San Francisco

"An amazing and important book that must be read to be believed. Are these devices safe for humans? The 'don't ask, don't tell' approach of the industry is irresponsible at best, criminal at worst. Read and learn why and how to protect yourself and your loved ones."—Mark Hyman, M.D., author of The UltraMind Solution, Chairman, The Institute for Functional Medicine

"A brilliant and courageous tour de force by one of our nation's leading environmental health experts. Davis provides a detailed exposé that forces us all to take a good, hard look at what we know and what we don't know about cell phones." —Ronald B. Herberman, M.D., Founding Director Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

"Devra Davis has written a book that will change the way the world thinks about cell phones and the potential public heath disaster they represent."—Carlos Santos—Burgoa, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., Past President, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology

"This book will be a must—read for anyone who cares about our children's brains."—David Servan-Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D., author of Anticancer

About the Author

Devra Davis, Ph. D., M. P. H., is a scientist, professor, speaker, and acclaimed author, and recently testified before a United States Senate committee about the dangers of cell phone use. Her first book, When Smoke Ran Like Water, was a National Book Award finalist. She is the founder of Environmental Health Trust, www.environmentalhealthtrust.org. She lives in Washington, D.C., and Jackson, Wyoming.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutton; American First edition (September 23, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525951946
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525951940
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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Visiting Professor of the Hebrew University Medical Center of Jerusalem, and Ondokuz Mayis University School of Medicine of Samsun, Turke (2015-­‐2016), Devra Davis was Founding Director, Center for Environmental Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and Professor of Epidemiology at the Graduate School of Public Health (2004-­‐ 2010) and Founding Director, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology of the U.S. National Research Council (1983-­‐1993), where she also served as Scholar in Residence. She has served as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Visiting Professor at Mt.Sinai School of Medicine, Oberlin College and Carnegie Mellon University. Davis is Founder and President of Environmental Health Trust, a non-­‐profit research and public education organization that is part of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. She is also the author of more than 200 scientific publications, 10 edited monographs, and three popular books, as well as numerous opeds and blogs for Huffington Post, Drudge Report, Alternet.com and other sources.

Dr. Davis holds a B.S. and M.A.from the University of Pittsburgh, both received in 1967. She completed a Ph.D. in science studies at the University of Chicago as a Danforth Foundation Graduate Fellow, 1972 and a M.P.H. in epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins University as a Senior National Cancer Institute Post-­‐Doctoral Fellow, 1982.

President Clinton appointed the Honorable Dr. Davis to the newly established Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, (1994-­‐99) an independent executive branch agency that investigates, prevents, and mitigates chemical accidents. As the former Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, she has counseled leading officials in the United States, United Nations, European Environment Agency, Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization, and World Bank and served as a member of the Board of Scientific Counselors of the U.S. National Toxicology Program, 1983-­‐86 and various advisory committees to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Davis has been a Fellow of both the American Colleges of Toxicology and of Epidemiology. The Betty Ford Comprehensive Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society gave her the Breast Cancer Awareness Award. She was commended by the Director of the National Cancer Institute for Outstanding Service, appointed a Global Environmental advisor to Newsweek Magazine, and Awarded the Woman of Distinction Award from The Lemelson Center for Invention and Innovation of the Smithsonian Institution honored her as an innovator on the environment and invited her to give a distinguished lecture in 1998. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of the United Nations Climate Convention tapped her to serve as a Lead Author on their assessment of climate mitigation policies. She received the Woman of Distinction Award from the Conservative Judaism’s Women’s League.

She was a member of a team of scientists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 with the Honorable Al Gore. Davis is currently working with senior officials from the

governments of India, Israel, Brazil, Australia, Turkey and the United Arab Republic to promote the creation of an independent research and training program in bioelectromagnetics. Her work has been featured on CNN, Forbes.com, CSPAN, CBC, BBC, and public radio, and numerous blogs.

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Customers find the book engaging and informative about cell phone safety. They appreciate the author's recommendations for safe use of phones. However, some readers report issues with errata and dated content. Opinions differ on the information quality - some find it compelling and important, while others feel it lacks scientific rigor and is disconnected from real research. There are also mixed reviews regarding the writing quality - some find the writing well-written and brilliant, while others criticize poor organization and rushed writing style.

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26 customers mention "Readability"22 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They say it's a great resource on the topic and a must-read for everyone.

"...Anyone can understand this book, but scientists will be most surprised by how much they learn about the mechanisms of damage..." Read more

"This is a great book here. Let me tell you why. It pretty much documents the history of the cell phone war in a very detailed way...." Read more

"...This is a great book to buy for your friends and family for Chanukah and Christmas- what a loving gesture that would be!..." Read more

"...A fast and fascinating read, `Disconnect' is an excellent resource, detailing the evolution of cell phones, potential dangers from radiofrequency-..." Read more

4 customers mention "Protection"4 positive0 negative

Customers are provided with useful information about cell phone safety. They find the book provides practical advice on how to protect oneself while using cell phones and smart phones, as well as recommendations for safe use by children and adults.

"...insights in this book, especially those which help families protect their babies and young children, as well as the babies they are expecting...." Read more

"...This book presents in great detail, the case for safe use of smart phones, and her background gives her 100% credibility...." Read more

"...from radiofrequency-emitting devices and recommendations for safe usage by children and adults. While I will never stop using my cell phone,..." Read more

"...The book also shares ways to protect ourselves as we use cell phones." Read more

24 customers mention "Information quality"16 positive8 negative

Customers have different views on the book's information quality. Some find it compelling and informative, shedding light on research that has been hidden from the public. They describe it as an eye-opening book with an important message. However, others feel disconnected from the real science, with poor methodology and lack of replication. There are also complaints about unnecessary information about how phones work.

"Although the book is 10 years old (2014), the information throughout is still relevant and in force...." Read more

"...The information shared is excellent, although the author jumps around a lot from one incident/period of time to another with no clear reason, and so..." Read more

"...I am grateful for the insights in this book, especially those which help families protect their babies and young children, as well as the babies..." Read more

"...The only negative is occasionally there is some uneeded info about how phones work (i guess if you're an older person maybe you need to know this)...." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive2 negative

Customers have different views on the writing quality. Some find it well-written and readable, with an engaging account of scientific, social, and political interactions. Others mention errors, poor organization, and rushed writing style.

"This is THE best book on this vital topic. Davis can really write, and she's been talking with many of the key scientists...." Read more

"...IN CONCLUSION: A poorly organized book which is VERY heavy on what the industry has done to hide the truth about cell phones and almost NOTHING on..." Read more

"...The author is brilliant in how she goes about describing the science and how the industry is hiding it from the general public with cooperation with..." Read more

"This is a very readable account of scientific, social and political interactions that have placed the public in harms way...." Read more

3 customers mention "Errata"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the errata poorly written and full of errors. They also mention it's dated and problematic because it's cartoonish.

"...One strong suggestion: Change the Cover! It is dated and problematic because it's cartoonish and diminishes the credibility of the book." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2010
    This is THE best book on this vital topic. Davis can really write, and she's been talking with many of the key scientists. Prof. Om Gandhi used to work with Motorola but has been an independent professor for decades. His work on how microwaves penetrate deeply into a child's brain raised many eyebrows, but what he says here is just devastating. Similar info from Prof. Adelkopfer in Europe, plus a great intro into the work of Dr. Sam Milham.

    Anyone can understand this book, but scientists will be most surprised by how much they learn about the mechanisms of damage (still not completely worked out, but the smoking guns are plain to see).

    The weakest part is the appendix on how to protect yourself. Too much emphasis on using a headset. That does reduce the intensity of the microwaves, which should protect you from the diseases Prof. Olle Johansson has studied, but not nearly enough to protect from the nerve damage and blood-brain barrier penetration seen by Prof. Salford; in fact, it could make that worse. Even those making only 2 calls per day must consider themselves to be at risk based on the behavior changes seen in the study led by Prof. Kheifets.

    I'm a scientist and I have read these papers, so I wasn't shocked. I already knew cellphones were deadly and already canceled mine years ago. But I did learn some important things and was pleased to get the inside story from these researchers. I'm sure this book will be condemned by the same old people (Prof. Bob Park, Ken Foster, etc. Note they will all have military backgrounds if you read their resumes). But to attack this book they're going to have to dismiss some of the strongest researchers in the field, many who were formerly funded by industry, plus the former head of the WHO...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
    Although the book is 10 years old (2014), the information throughout is still relevant and in force.

    Cell phone manufacturers have not been regulated so the build of the phones still emit rays that are harmful and severely impactful to the long-term health of our bodies.

    Now that 5G is omnipresent throughout our cities, we are all living under a tent of severely harmful rays.

    For example, during COVID countless municipalities installed 5G networks throughout the city. Now, there is no way to escape it unless you live and work beyond its reach.

    With continued push to lower the population by leading "thinkers" who have more money than developing countries, I fear the war has been lost.

    Therefore, all who want to protect themselves and their families need to find other books, organizations and researched information for assistance in living in today's world.

    Essentially, we need help in learning how to build bunkers to protect us.

    Potential authors, research scientists and good human beings reading this, please help humanity know how to do this.

    If you are reading this post and have information for the world, please post it in your review.

    The courage of the author and all her colleagues and team of support is heartwarming and inspirational.

    One strong suggestion: Change the Cover! It is dated and problematic because it's cartoonish and diminishes the credibility of the book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2011
    This is a great book here. Let me tell you why. It pretty much documents the history of the cell phone war in a very detailed way. You also learn a lot of great scientific data. The only negative is occasionally there is some uneeded info about how phones work (i guess if you're an older person maybe you need to know this). Also it doesn't have perfect flow but it does the job. I got hooked.

    Must read!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2010
    Devra Davis has launched a vicious one-woman attack on the cell phone industry....

    Dr. Devra Davis, the former head of the Center for Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh, now a visiting professor at Harvard, has pretty much launched a one woman attack on the cell phone industry. I should also say: it has been the most devastating attack that the industry has ever experienced. It has already changed the industry. I know the good people selling us our wireless world and particularly those little hot boxes called cell phones don't like her right now--but she is actually doing more for the cell phone industry than anybody else today. She is making them face the truth. She is making the nation face the truth. These miracles of freedom, which we love and value, are causing brain cancers, and the consumer is going to have to be given better information, and soon trial lawyers will have to be suing the companies, and then competition, real competition based on important needs such as staying healthy, will take place, and we're going to get safer cell phones. In the end, with her new book Disconnect, Dr. Davis has launched a devastating attack on the cell phone establishment--and its already causing them to go up in flames. But that's good. They need to burn on the truth for now. I would really like more and more intelligent people to read her book and become aware. This is an issue wherein coming aware will do a whole lot because it will change your habits. I didn't know I was doing bad things with my cell phone either but reading her book taught me I certainly was. We all owe her our thanks.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book, good history of mobile phone development, scientific research and the biologically harmful effects.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2016
    Brilliant history for those studying the effects of electromagnetic radiation and mobile phones. Great documentation of the history and key biological discoveries of the harm caused by wireless radiation emitting devices.
  • Andre Marc Gigon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very important book
    Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2022
    This is certainly the most important book about the ireless revolution (or craziness) we are experiencing in the last three decades. very important read.
  • G. R. Munro-hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice to know
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2012
    This book gives the data about the pathological effects of mobile telephone radiation and it is not pretty. Essential reading in this world now. Nicely written and good information.
  • Jethro J
    4.0 out of 5 stars Analyses the dangers of wireless internet, especially 5G.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2019
    A well-researched book with a scary message. Sperm counts are already dropping in Europe and the USA, this book suggests that 5G internet may make them drop even further. Anti-5G grassroots campaigns are already starting to appear, especially in the USA,and now I have why. The world's problem may not be population explosion but population collapse.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs to know this info!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2022
    We need to keep on top of the info as it gets pushed under the rug.