Kirjeldus
ISBN: 9780500280737
Kirjastus: Thames & Hudson, Inc.
Autor(id): Jonathon Porritt
Kirjeldus: Porritt, a British environmentalist, debates the dangers presented by toxins and micropollutants, changes in the climate, and the genetic engineering of plants. He views science as the heart of an inherently destructive model of progress, while simultaneously looking to science to provide answers to otherwise intractable problems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Scientists and key scientific disciplines are at the very heart of the debate about sustainable development. With particular reference to climate change, genetic engineering, and toxic chemicals, Jonathon Porritt’s provocative dissection of the risks and benefits of scientific advance is essential reading, not only for scientists and environmentalists but also for everyone concerned about our future world. Scientists and key scientific disciplines are at the very heart of the debate about sustainable development. With particular reference to climate change, genetic engineering, and toxic chemicals, Jonathon Porritt’s provocative dissection of the risks and benefits of scientific advance is essential reading, not only for scientists and environmentalists but also for everyone concerned about our future world.
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