Arnold J. Schecter (b. 1934) is a leading expert on the health impact of dioxins, and a professor at the University of Texas School of Public Health. He is the editor of numerous volumes including Dioxins and Health and Treatment Aspects of Drug Dependence. Dr. Schecter received his undergraduate education at Shimer College and the University of Chicago, his MD at Howard University, and his MPH at Columbia University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the American Society of Internal Medicine, and a co-founder of the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. He has coauthored well over 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals. (from Shimer College Wiki)Arnold J. Schecter (b. 1934) is a leading expert on the health impact of dioxins, and a professor at the University of Texas School of Public Health. He is the editor of numerous volumes including Dioxins and Health and Treatment Aspects of Drug Dependence. Dr. Schecter received his undergraduate education at Shimer College and the University of Chicago, his MD at Howard University, and his MPH at Columbia University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the American Society of Internal Medicine, and a co-founder of the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. He has coauthored well over 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals. (from Shimer College Wiki)...more