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A bold book… thought provoking – Panic Nation sets out to demonstrate that, when it comes to food, we are collectively the victims of an incredible amount of hogwash… It is hard not to concede that they have a point… the arguments are sensible and even-handed. The authors do not deny that the food we eat affects us, or that it is important to eat healthily. What they do say is that our ability to look rationally at the issues is hampered by the prevalence of all sorts of myths.’

New Statesman

‘This book should be read – and then recommended by word of mouth – because it deals with matters that no free press, motivated by mass circulation profits, can afford to tolerate. Truly impressive.’

Catholic Herald

‘Could the ban on the pesticide DDT have been responsible for as many deaths as Hitler and Stalin? Could a new generation of children be plagued by measles because of hysteria against immunisation? Panic Nation makes for fascinating and provocative reading.’

Irish Independent

‘This unique collection of essays debunks the scare mongering that bombards us about the safety of our food and its effects on our health. Written by experts on each topic covered, it presents some surprising facts, such as that salt does not raise your blood pressure and food does not affect the amount of cholesterol in your blood. A good read for anyone looking for the truth among the panicked headlines that determine what goes on our plates. Controversial, but Feldman and Marks do have the facts at hand.’

The Good Book Guide

‘After reading Marks and Feldman’s look at health scares, you will learn to ignore those news items based on “scientific evidence”, outlawing yet another basic food. Moderation and good sense will be all that’s needed, together with Marks and Feldman’s guide to separate the truth from the lies.’

Publishing News

‘Panic Nation provides an interesting insight into the way that tabloid fascination with scare stories can spiral out of control, and gives readers an idea of how they can avoid putting themselves at risk without believing everything that they hear.’

Farmers Guardian