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"Gutsy and in-your-face, Stebbins talks about science like it's never been talked about before. Prepare to be offended - and enlightened."—Chris Mooney, author of The Republican War on Science "A take-no-prisoners look at some of the most controversial issues of our generation."—Gina Smith, author of The Genomics Age"A science meets political polemic that travels at breakneck speed — a real eye-popper. Well worth a look"—www.scienceagogo.com "FOUR STARS: If you enjoy reading Michael Moore, you will want to read this book too. Without doubt, a book that anyone who really wants science to succeed should read."—www.popularscience.co.uk "Stebbins makes a good argument and his style is lively and irreverent. He knows what he's talking about too." —Focus Magazine "You don't need a scientific background to be totally enthralled by this passionate, entertaining and sometimes terrifying book." —Chemistry World "devilish, funny, outspoken, revealing, and entertaining," —Lab Times
Overview
In a frank, edgy and entertaining style that pulls no punches this book reveals the truth about modern biology and debunks the commonest myths surrounding some of the most controversial topics in science and health. It says what most scientists and politicians are afraid to say about what research can and, perhaps more importantly, cannot deliver on topics ranging from sexuality, race and genetic modification to stem cells, cloning, modern medicine, fertility treatment, ...