The march of unreason : science, democracy, and the new fundamentalism /
Taverne, Dick.
The march of unreason : science, democracy, and the new fundamentalism / Dick Taverne. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2005. - 310 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 284-305) and index.
From optimism to pessimism -- Medicine and magic -- The myth of organic farming -- The case for GM crops -- The case against GM crops -- The rise of eco-fundamentalism -- The perils of precaution -- The attack on science -- Multinational companies and globalization -- Reason and democracy.
0192804855 (alk. paper) 9780192804853 (alk. paper)
2004029061
Science--Social aspects.
Democracy and science.
Sciences--Aspect social.
Dâemocratie et sciences.
Q175.5 / T38 2005
303.48/3
The march of unreason : science, democracy, and the new fundamentalism / Dick Taverne. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2005. - 310 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 284-305) and index.
From optimism to pessimism -- Medicine and magic -- The myth of organic farming -- The case for GM crops -- The case against GM crops -- The rise of eco-fundamentalism -- The perils of precaution -- The attack on science -- Multinational companies and globalization -- Reason and democracy.
0192804855 (alk. paper) 9780192804853 (alk. paper)
2004029061
Science--Social aspects.
Democracy and science.
Sciences--Aspect social.
Dâemocratie et sciences.
Q175.5 / T38 2005
303.48/3