The No-Nonsense Guide to Science - Softcover

Ravetz, Jerome

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1896357989 ISBN 13: 9781896357980

Publisher: Between the Lines, 2005

Synopsis

“A splendid series of pocketable guides to issue-politics rigorously clear.”The Guardian

Can we trust scientists? Can we develop science and technology to improve, not destroy, human life and the planet? The No-Nonsense Guide to Science addresses these crucial questions. Considering a range of subjects as diverse as genetic engineering, biotechnology, medicine and military science, Jerry Ravetz argues that understanding science as a processand sometimes a businessinvolving funding, research, reputations and publication gives us the best basis for effective action in the future.

The latest volume in the acclaimed No-Nonsense series is an invaluable primer for all those involved in scientific study, research or commercial exploitation.

About this title

About the Author

Jerry Ravetz was formerly Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at Leeds University. He is the author of the classic study Scientific Knowledge and Its Social Problems, among other publications.

Review

A splendid new series of pocketable guides to issue politics...rigorously clear. -- The Guardian

Small and affordable...ideal for anyone who wishes to intelligently address and debate the important issues of our time. -- Orion

The No-Nonsense Guides target those topics that a large army of voters cares about, but that politicos evade. -- The Independent

The most accessible and enjoyable means for people with hurried lives to find out how the world really works. -- George Monbiot, environmental campaigner and author of Captive State

Edition details

• Publisher: Between the Lines
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1896357989
• ISBN 13: 9781896357980
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English