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SOCIAL ISSUES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA |
| By: |
David E. Newton |
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Hardback |
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£70.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0874369207 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780874369205 |
| Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 November, 1999 |
| Pages: |
303 |
| Synopsis: |
Food irradiation kills bacteria, but is it really safe? Power lines bring electricity, but are there hidden hazards? GM crops are resistant to blight and pests, but are there longer-term consequences? These and other controversies involving the impact of science and technology on human life are discussed in this volume. Each entry provides a basic scientific background of the issues invloved before speculating on on the social, political and economic implications. The coverage presents a summary of different views, possible social impacts, and government policy decisions. Other entries include assisted reproductive techniques, cloning, nuclear waste, passive smoking and zero population-growth. |
| Illustrations: |
black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
ABC-CLIO Ltd |
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Non-returnable |
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