Algeny: A New Word--A New World

by Jeremy Rifkin

Examines the background, transformations, and present and future implications of genetic engineering and the biological revolution and argues that we are on the verge of a shift more profound than the Industrial Revolution

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published April 3, 1984

About the author

American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor, and activist.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I dont remember much of this because I read it so long ago. Only that I enjoyed it and highlighted certain parts.

[Lera · Rating 3 out of 5]

as someone working in bioengineering, I was compelled to read this book, especially coming from the '80s when the technology was so nascent

the majority of the book is unoriginal criticisms of Darwin, though when Rifkin does explicitly write on the Algeny concept I appreciate his perspectives

The last chapter reads like a requiem for the natural world. I'll remember it forever

[Brendan Eddingfield · Rating 2 out of 5]

it is cock.

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting.

[Thom Dunn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kinda goofy book. Doesn't like Darwin, for some reason...argues evidence in museums is flawed. DUHH. Showed this to Rick Lee, he said never heard of this guy.

[Daniel Duval · Rating 2 out of 5]

to read anything this guy writes is a waste of good reading time.