The March Of Unreason - Science, Democracy, And The New Fundamentalism (Paperback, Revised)

Our daily news bulletins bring us tales of the wonder of science, from Mars rovers and intelligent robots to developments in cancer treatment, and yet often the emphasis is on the potential threats posed by science. It appears that irrationality is on the rise in western society, and public opinion is increasingly dominated by unreflecting prejudice and unwillingness to engage with factual evidence. From genetically modified crops and food, organic farming, the MMR vaccine, environmentalism, the precautionary principle and the new anti-capitalist and anti-globalisation movements, the rejection of the evidence-based approach nurtures a culture of suspicion, distrust, and cynicism, and leads to dogmatic assertion and intolerance. In this compelling and timely examination of science and society, Dick Taverne argues that science, with all the benefits it brings, is an essential part of civilised and democratic society: it offers us our most hopeful future.

General

Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2006
First published:	November 2006
Authors:	Dick Taverne
Dimensions:	196 x 131 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	310
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-920562-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > General Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > Genetic engineering Promotions
LSN:	0-19-920562-0
Barcode:	9780199205622

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