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Sex, Drugs and DNA: Science's Taboos Confronted by Stebbins, M.
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- Book Title
- Sex, Drugs and D N A : Science's Taboos Confronted
- Item Length
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- Publication Year
- 2006
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- Revised
- Genre
- Science, Social Science
- Topic
- Sociology / General, Life Sciences / Evolution, General
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- 5.7in
- Item Weight
- 16.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- V, 354 Pages
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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, from sexuality, race and genetic modification to stem cells, cloning, IQ, animal experimentation, 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, Stebbins has a unique view of the politics, culture and reach of science. He concludes that truly novel and necessary work is being hobbled and hence calls for wide reaching changes in science education, funding, legislation, publishing and promulgation.
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Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-10
0230521126
ISBN-13
9780230521124
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Product Key Features
Book Title
Sex, Drugs and D N A : Science's Taboos Confronted
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Sociology / General, Life Sciences / Evolution, General
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Science, Social Science
Number of Pages
V, 354 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
16.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Qh359-425
Edition Description
Revised Edition
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"Gutsy and in-your-face, Stebbins talks about science like it's never been talked about before. Prepare to be offended - and enlightened."--Chris Mooney, author of The Republican War on Science "A take-no-prisoners look at some of the most controversial issues of our generation."--Gina Smith, author of The Genomics Age "A science meets political polemic that travels at breakneck speed -- a real eye-popper. Well worth a look"--www.scienceagogo.com "FOUR STARS: If you enjoy reading Michael Moore, you will want to read this book too. Without doubt, a book that anyone who really wants science to succeed should read."--www.popularscience.co.uk "Stebbins makes a good argument and his style is lively and irreverent. He knows what he's talking about too." -- Focus Magazine "You don't need a scientific background to be totally enthralled by this passionate, entertaining and sometimes terrifying book." -- Chemistry World "devilish, funny, outspoken, revealing, and entertaining," -- Lab Times, Reviews for Hardback Version: 'Gutsy and in-your-face, Stebbins talks about science like it's never been talked about before. Prepare to be offended...and enlightened.' - Chris Mooney, author of The Republican War on Science 'A take-no-prisoners look at some of the most controversial issues of our generation.' Gina Smith, author of The Genomics Age 'A science meets political polemic that travels at breakneck speed - a real eye-popper. Well worth a look.' - www.scienceagogo.com 'FOUR STARS: If you enjoy reading Michael Moore, you will want to read this book too. Without doubt, a book that anyone who really wants science to succeed should read.' - www.popularscience.co.uk 'Stebbins makes a good argument and his style is lively and irreverent. He knows what he's talking about too.' - Focus Magazine 'You will undoubtedly learn something new from this sobering, illuminating work.' - Publishers Weekly 'Stebbins breaks ranks to passionately, revealingly, counter the threats posed by general American stupidity about science, public health, and education.' - Booklist 'You don't need a scientific background to be totally enthralled by this passionate, entertaining and sometimes terrifying book' - Chemistry World 'devilish, funny, outspoken, revealing, and entertaining,' - Lab Times, "Gutsy and in-your-face, Stebbins talks about science like it's never been talked about before. Prepare to be offended - and enlightened."--Chris Mooney, author of The Republican War on Science "A take-no-prisoners look at some of the most controversial issues of our generation."--Gina Smith, author of The Genomics Age "A science meets political polemic that travels at breakneck speed -- a real eye-popper. Well worth a look"--www.scienceagogo.com "FOUR STARS: If you enjoy reading Michael Moore, you will want to read this book too. Without doubt, a book that anyone who really wants science to succeed should read."--www.popularscience.co.uk "Stebbins makes a good argument and his style is lively and irreverent. He knows what he's talking about too." -- Focus Magazine "You don't need a scientific background to be totally enthralled by this passionate, entertaining and sometimes terrifying book." -- Chemistry World "devilish, funny, outspoken, revealing, and entertaining," -- Lab Times , "Gutsy and in-your-face, Stebbins talks about science like it's never been talked about before. Prepare to be offended - and enlightened."--Chris Mooney, author of "The Republican War on Science""" """A take-no-prisoners look at some of the most controversial issues of our generation."--Gina Smith, author of "The Genomics Age" "A science meets political polemic that travels at breakneck speed -- a real eye-popper. Well worth a look"--www.scienceagogo.com "FOUR STARS: If you enjoy reading Michael Moore, you will want to read this book too. Without doubt, a book that anyone who really wants science to succeed should read."--www.popularscience.co.uk "Stebbins makes a good argument and his style is lively and irreverent. He knows what he's talking about too." --"Focus Magazine""" "You don't need a scientific background to be totally enthralled by this passionate, entertaining and sometimes terrifying book." --"Chemistry World""" "devilish, funny, outspoken, revealing, and entertaining," --"Lab Times"
Table of Content
Acknowledgements A Scientist's Life National Science Day Stem Cells and Cloning (No We All Can't Just Get Along) There's Sex... ...And Then There's Sex Genetically Modified Everything Race and other Discriminations Global Warming Bioterrorism and Other Mayhem The Coming Pandemic Drugs Healthcare A Letter to Barbara Bush Science Education How to Talk To Your Creationist Brother-in-Law About Evolution
Copyright Date
2007
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
500
Series
Macmillan Science Ser.
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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