| Call # |
363.1926 POI |
| Phys. Desc. |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
|
Documentary television programs lcgft. |
| System Det |
DVD, region 1, wide screen (16x9). |
| Note |
Title from disc surface. |
|
Originally broadcast on television in 2020. |
|
Wide scren (16x9). |
| Audience |
Grades 9-12. |
|
Rating: NR. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Food adulteration and inspection -- United States.
|
|
Food additives -- Safety regulations -- United States -- History.
|
|
Food -- Safety measures -- Government policy -- United States.
|
|
Food -- Safety regulations -- United States.
|
|
Consumer protection -- United States -- History.
|
|
United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1909.
|
| Genre |
Documentary television programs. lcgft
|
|
Nonfiction television programs. lcgft
|
| Alt Author |
Maggio, John, film producer, screenwriter, film director.
|
|
Denison, Tom, film producer.
|
|
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
|
|
PBS Distribution (Firm), publisher.
|
|
Ark Media (Firm), production company.
|
| ISBN |
9781531711696 |
|
1531711693 |
| Isbn/Issn |
841887043441 |
| Music # |
AE61902 PBS Distribution |
|
