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Title: PLAYING SAFE
SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
By: Jonathan Porritt, Yorick Blumenfeld
Format: Paperback

List price: £7.95


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ISBN 10: 0500280738
ISBN 13: 9780500280737
Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON LTD
Pub. date: 1 January, 2000
Series: Prospects for Tomorrow S.
Pages: 144
Description: Confronts the assessment of the benefits and risks of scientific advance, advising a cautious and sceptical approach in applying scientific knowledge as we try to improve the world around us. The author takes on three crucial topics: climate change; genetic engineering; and toxic chemicals.
Synopsis: Addresses the question of how to assess the risks and benefits of scientific advance through three topics: climate change, genetic engineering and toxic chemicals. It advises a cautious approach in applying scientific knowledge as we try to improve the world around us.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Returns: Non-returnable
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