MacMillan Science

Science's Taboos Confronted

By: Michael Stebbins

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 July 2007 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
362 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
21.59 x 13.97 x 2.06

Paperback

$50.00

or 4 interest-free payments of $12.50 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

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, creationism and bioterrorism.
Having worked at the heart of government science, at the most prestigious science publishing company in the world, and in one of the world's leading biology institutions the author has a unique view of the politics, culture and reach of science. He illustrates how we are facing dangerous times where political agendas and public misunderstanding are hobbling truly novel work and hence calls for wide reaching changes in science education, funding, publishing and promulgation.

Industry Reviews

Reviews for Hardback Version:

'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 will undoubtedly learn something new from this sobering, illuminating work.' - Publishers Weekly

'Stebbins breaks ranks to passionately, revealingly, counter the threats posed by general American stupidity about science, public health, and education.' - Booklist

'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

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Science Science in General Science Funding & Policy Popular Science Philosophy of Science Impact of Science & Technology on Society Biology, Life Sciences Life Sciences in General Evolution Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematics Engineering & Technology Technology in General Engineering in General

Acknowledgements
A Scientist's Life
National Science Day
Stem Cells and Cloning (No We All Can't Just Get Along)
There's Sex...
...And Then There's Sex
Genetically Modified Everything
Race and other Discriminations
Global Warming
Bioterrorism and Other Mayhem
The Coming Pandemic
Drugs
Healthcare
A Letter to Barbara Bush
Science Education
How to Talk To Your Creationist Brother-in-Law About Evolution
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

MacMillan Science

Science's Taboos Confronted

At a Glance

Paperback

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Mathematics

The Art of Gathering

How We Meet and Why It Matters

How to Win At Chess

The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond

The Infinite Game

From the bestselling author of Start With Why

A Little History of Mathematics

Little Histories

Collins Classics - The Republic

Collins Classics

Primary Mathematics

4th Edition - Integrating Theory with Practice

Statistics and Data Handling for Biologists

A Student's Guide

Statistics and Data Handling for Biologists

A Student's Guide

Decision-Making and Analytics

Data-Driven Business Intelligence and Optimization

Humble Pi

A Comedy of Maths Errors

The Score

How to Stop Playing Someone Else's Game

Practical Statistical Mechanics

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Volume 1

Markov Chain Monte Carlo

Stochastic Simulation for Bayesian Inference

Markov Chain Monte Carlo

Stochastic Simulation for Bayesian Inference

Oxford Maths for Australian Schools Year 4 Value Pack

3rd Edition

Stochastic Control in Energy, Environmental and Resource Management Applications

Emerging Methodologies and Applications in Modelling, Identification and Control

Recent Advances in Information Systems

Proceedings of the ICRAIS, Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius, 10-12 September 2025

Data Science and Social Research III

Epistemology, Methods, Technology, Applications, and Relation to Artificial Intelligence

Modal Semirings and Applications

Trends in Logic

Methusalem Seminars at Ghent Analysis and PDE Center

Extended Abstracts 2023/2024

Mathematics of Uncertainty Applied to Global Issues

Sustainability, Mistreatment of Women, Nuclear Power, Smart Cities, Digitalization

Calculus

9th edition - Early Transcendentals, Metric

Discrete Mathematics with Applications, Metric Edition

5th edition

Precalculus

8th Edition - Mathematics for Calculus, International Metric Edition

This product is categorised by