Moreno Valley Campus chooses Schapiro's Exposed for 2008/09

Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power
by Mark Schapiro

“Americans are being exposed to hazards from which their European peers are being protected. In one industry after another, a new double standard is emerging: that between the protection offered Europe's citizens, and those afforded to Americans.…Why can't companies do in America what they're already doing in Europe?”

One Book/One College

The goal of One Book/One College is to get the entire campus — students, faculty and staff — to read the same book and to promote discussion and reflection inspired by a shared literary experience.

This is the first year for One Book/One College at RCC, and Moreno Valley is the first RCCD campus to start such an program. We look forward to Exposed being the first of many books to promote learning and lively discussion among everyone at our college!

About the book

Author Mark Shapiro investigates the toxic chemicals that exist in products we use everyday, everything from infants' toys to beauty products. These toxins, showing up in the bodies of Americans of all ages, can cause cancer, birth defects and genetic damage. While these chemicals are perfectly legal in the US, they have been banned in Europe and other countries.

About the author

Mark Schapiro is editorial director for the nonprofit organization Center for Investigative Journalism.

Visit his blog, The Muckracker.

Schapiro has been an investigative journalist for more than two decades and has built an award-winning track record with a focus on environmental and international affairs. Learn more about the author and book on the publisher Chelsea Green