An edition of Taking sides
(2010)
Taking sides
Clashing views in science, technology and society
9th ed.
by Thomas A. Easton
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Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Environmental Issues
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Table of Contents
The place of science and technology in society. Does politics come before science in current government decision making? ; Should "intelligent design" be taught in public schools? ; Should the Internet be neutral?
Energy and the environment. Are "space sunshades" a possible answer to global warming ; Is it time to revive nuclear power? ; Will hydrogen replace fossil fuels for cars?
Human health and welfare. Do falling birth rates pose a threat to human welfare? ; Is there sufficient scientific evidence to conclude that cell phones cause cancer? ; Should DDT be banned worldwide? ; Should potential risks slow the development of nanotechnology? ; Are genetically modified foods safe to eat?
Space. Is NASA doing enough to protect the earth from asteroid and comet impacts? ; Will the search for extraterrestrial life ever succeed? ; Is "manned space travel" a delusion?
The computer revolution. Can machines be conscious? ; Is information technology a threat to privacy? ; Should the world's libraries be digitized?
Ethics. Is "animal rights" just another excuse for terrorism? ; Is it ethically permissible to clone human cells?
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