Science
by Jerry Ravetz

Can we trust scientists? And can we control science and technology in such a way as to deliver good and not evil? Clearing away the myths, this guide addresses these crucial questions.

Science can be used for the well-being of humankind and the planet or it can be used for profit, power and privilege. This guide takes a fresh look at the history of science, helps us challenge the old ideas and calls for public participation in scientific policies. Essential for all aspiring scientists.

Ranging over subjects as diverse as genetic engineering, biotechnology, medicine and military science, Jerry Ravetz demonstrates that seeing science as a process involving funding, research, reputations, publication and social and cultural concerns, gives us the best basis for effective action in future.

Jerry Ravetz was formerly Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science at Leeds University. He helped to found the Council for Science and Society and was author of the classic study "Scientific Knowledge and its Social Problems" (1971) among other publications.

"I think it's time we paid attention. Ravetz's ideas about risk, ignorance and quality may just hold the key to our survival."
Ziauddin Sardar - New Statesman April 2006

“A splendid series of pocketable guides to issue politics.” The Guardian “The No-Nonsense Guides target those topics that a large army of voters cares about, but that politicos evade.” The Independent Format: 180 mm x 110 mm; 144 pages; diagrams, maps, charts, graphs and tinted boxes used throughout to illustrate key information; paperback. All books in this series are printed on environmentally-friendly paper.

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