Playing Safe by Jonathan Porritt

Playing Safe by Jonathan Porritt

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Confronts the assessment of the benefits and risks of scientific advance, advising a cautious and sceptical approach in applying scientific knowledge as we try to improve the world around us. The author takes on three crucial topics: climate change; genetic engineering; and toxic chemicals.

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Playing Safe by Jonathan Porritt

Addresses the question of how to assess the risks and benefits of scientific advance through three topics: climate change, genetic engineering and toxic chemicals. It advises a cautious approach in applying scientific knowledge as we try to improve the world around us.
Jonathon Porritt is Co-Founder and Programme Director of Forum for the Future. A leading adviser to business and industry, he was appointed by the prime minister as Chairman of the new UK Sustainable Development Commission. He is Co-Director of The Prince of Wales's Business and Environment Programme as well as a Board Member of the South West Regional Development Agency in the UK.
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ISBN 13 9780500280737
ISBN 10 0500280738
Title Playing Safe
Author Jonathan Porritt
Series Prospects For Tomorrow S
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2000-05-30
Number of pages 144
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