Controversies in Science & Technology Volume 2: From Climate to Chromosomes

by Daniel Lee Kleinman

This NEW volume of the Controversies in Science and Technology series explores five of the most controversial scientific issues facing our world today. This collection of informative and engaging essays addresses stem cell research, information technology, space exploration, global warming, and biology and gender. These issues challenge our beliefs about each other, our planet, societal fairness, the concept of knowing, and the definition of human life itself these issues reach into our minds, hearts, and souls.Before making judgments and decisions that affect society we must first empower ourselves with all the knowledge and facts available. Every citizen should educate themselves and contribute to the ongoing debates involving these groundbreaking scientific and technological discoveries and advances. Content Stem Cell Research Science, Religion, and Public Policy Information Technology Inequality, Identity, and Invasions of Privacy Space Exploration Reasons and Risks Global Warming Scientific Data, Social Impacts, and Political Debate Biology and Gender Scientific Careers and Scientific Theories

533 pages, Hardcover

First published January 25, 2007