Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 272 pages
- Published by: Hybrid Vigor Press November 20, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0615135536
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0615135533
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Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
- Weighs: 15.2 ounces
Product Review
I learned more about biotechnology from this book than any other I've read Caruso lays out in chilling detail exactly why even (perhaps especially) those of us who are strong supporters of science and innovation ought to be extremely concerned about the unintended consequences of contemporary biotechnological industrial research. ['Intervention'] offers such clear thinking it becomes a step towards solutions. And when the human being ringing the alarm bell is no luddite, but one of our brightest technology writers, the alarm demands our attention. --Alex Steffen, founder, Worldchanging.com
In Intervention, Denise Caruso challenges scientists to do a better job of evaluating the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and communicating unbiased findings to the public One of the major strengths of the book is its accessibility to a general audience. Sadly, many of the experts and industry representatives whom she targets are unlikely to read the book, although they should. --Allison Snow, Ph.D., in 'Nature'
Perhaps the most balanced and readable look yet at assessing the risks of genetic engineering. One can only hope that the meticulously-argued 'Intervention' will receive a wide reading in Washington, where our national risk assessment policies are forged. Otherwise, it's hard to imagine that we will manage to avoid another thalidomide or Chernobyl, but this time with potential damages that could span continents and last for generations. 'Intervention' makes a strong case that it doesn t have to be that way. --Michael Rogers, 'The Practical Futurist,' MSNBC
Product Description
Recipient of a Silver Medal for science writing in the 2007 Independent Publishers Book Awards, INTERVENTION challenges two of the most sacred tenets of modern society, innovation and technology, from the perspective of the unique risks they present. Using genetic engineering as its model, it paints a vivid picture of the scientific uncertainties that biotech risk evaluations dismiss or ignore, and lays bare the power and money conflicts between academia, industry and regulators that have sped these risky innovations to the market. 'Intervention' champions an alternative method for assessing the risks of technology, developed by the world's top risk experts, that can eliminate such conflicts, help regain public trust in science and government, and drive research and development toward more useful, safer products.
Reader ReviewsDenise Caruso successsfully brings her considerable writing and science policy skills to bear on a fundamentally important issue. Society is confronted by increasingly complex and difficult decisions as science progresses and the scientific community itself is seldom well equipped or credible to serve as the advocate. Caruso provides a critical bridge between the advances of science and the needs and values of society.
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