Rees, M

If Science is to Save Us

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ISBN 13:: 9781509554201
author:: Rees, M
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 200
Dimensions:: 21.7 x 14.4 x 2.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Education, General,
Condition:: New
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As we face numerous crises that threaten our planet, it's more crucial than ever to consider how science can be applied to address these challenges. Martin Rees argues that science is not just for scientists, but rather a vital tool for humanity as a whole.

The decisions we make about how science is used must be informed by wide public debate and guided by values that go beyond the realm of scientific inquiry. This book offers a personal analysis of the scientific endeavour on which we all depend, highlighting the need to think globally, rationally, and long-term, empowered by twenty-first-century technology.

By exploring these themes, Rees makes a compelling case for science becoming part of our common culture. If science is to save us, its innovations must mesh carefully into society and its applications must be channelled for the common good. This book is also available as an audiobook.

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