"Through tales of scientific discovery, personal case studies, engaging histories, and careful scrutiny of both the facts and misconceptions behind the headlines, the authors explore the ethical and political challenges presented by the power of this new science. A companion to the acclaimed 8-part PBS television series, their book expands on the issues presented in the series while retaining its accessible style. In an age when science informs the most personal choices in our lives, The Secret of Life prepares readers to act as knowledgeable citizens in debates that demand the widest possible participation."--BOOK JACKET.

University science is now entangled with entrepreneurship, and researchers with a commercial interest are caught in an ethical quandary. Science in the Private Interest investigates the trends and effects of modern, commercialized academic science. Visit our website for sample chapters

Such contributors as Diane Ackerman, Anthony Aveni, and other top scientists emphasize the breadth and humanity of scientific endeavors as they fuse hard science with personal anecdotes in essays

"This is an extremely important piece of work. In an unpretentious fashion, Roy challenges the traditional wisdom on communal riots and raises bold new questions about how they might be understood. A lucid piece of writing, Some Trouble with Cows is a pleasure to read."—Amrita Basu, author of The Two Faces of Protest "A brilliant contribution to the study of group conflict, written with immediacy and clarity."—Bob Blauner, author of Black Lives, White Lives

Explore the life, times, and mind of the man behind the legend.

Korte opstellen en verhalen over medische fouten.

According to Greek mythology Pandora was sent down to earth upon the orders of Zeus. She was given a mysterious box which she was not allowed to open. However, Pandora was very curious and when she arrived on earth she couldn't help taking a peek inside the box. She saw that it was filled with gifts and calamities and to her astonishment they all escaped and spread throughout humanity, with all the dire consequences thereof. Only hope was left at the bottom. Figuratively speaking, Pandora's box today represents a source of much suffering. Is modern biotechnology just such a Pandora's box, as the anti-biotechnology lobby would have us believe? Or can we selectively release the gifts and turn this new Pandora's box into a Panacea? Modern biotechnology makes use of the recombinant DNA technology to genetically modify microorganisms, plants and animals in order to make them more suitable for all kinds of applications, such as cultivating food crops, baking bread, making wine, antibiotics and hormones, xenotransplantation, and gene- and stem cell therapy. The book also particularly addresses the controversial aspects of these applications.

Populair-wetenschappelijke lezingen over uiteenlopende onderwerpen die met informatie en informatieverwerking in verband staan.

Populair-wetenschappelijke lezingen over enkele fundamentele vragen en problemen uit de natuurwetenschappen.

Monografie over het westerse onvermogen een antwoord te formuleren op de (economische) veranderingen die zich in Azië voltrekken.

Cultureel-antropologische beschouwingen over allerlei aspecten van pijn.

Gids voor managers en ondernemers om klanten te behouden.

A courageous call to free charity from its ideological and economic constraints ...