| Sex, Drugs and DNA: Science's Taboos Confronted 2006 Edition Contributor(s): Stebbins, M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230521126 ISBN-13: 9780230521124 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $28.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: In a frank, edgy and entertaining style that pulls no punches this book reveals the truth about modern biology and debunks the commonest myths surrounding some of the most controversial topics in science and health. It says what most scientists and politicians are afraid to say about what research can and, perhaps more importantly, cannot deliver on topics ranging from sexuality, race and genetic modification to stem cells, cloning, modern medicine, fertility treatment, creationism and bioterrorism. Having worked at the heart of government science, at the most prestigious science publishing company in the world, and in one of the world's leading biology institutions the author has a unique view of the politics, culture and reach of science. He illustrates how we are facing dangerous times where political agendas and public misunderstanding are hobbling truly novel work and hence calls for wide reaching changes in science education, funding, publishing and promulgation. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Evolution |
| Dewey: 500 |
| Series: MacMillan Science |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.10 lbs) 354 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Now available in paperback following huge critical acclaim. In a frank, edgy and entertaining style that pulls no punches, Michael Stebbins says what most scientists and politicians are afraid to about what research can and, perhaps more importantly, cannot deliver. He debunks the myths surrounding some of the most controversial topics in science. |