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From Global Warming to Dolly the Sheep: An Encyclopedia of Social Issues in Science and Technology
From Global Warming to Dolly the Sheep An Encyclopedia of Social Issues in Science and Technology Author:David E. Newton 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 bas... more »ic 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.« less