Raises questions about the nature of contemporary (postmodern) culture and points to the distorting influence of many of the characteristics of this culture on the presentation of Mel Gibson of the story of the passion of Christ. Overall it finds the film severly lacking as a presentation of Christian faith.
The promise of transplanting animal organs into humans
Cooper, Robert P., MD
2000
Recounts several historical attempts to transplant animal organs into humans and draws attention to the immense potential and promise of this form of therapy.
A collection of twenty essays that provides varying perspectives on robotic technology, discussing the benefits, whether it should be used in war, and the moral, legal, and ethical issues related to the use.
Explores the real world consequences of climate change, including threats to fresh water resources, difficulty growing food crops, and casualties of flooding and other natural disasters.
how drug companies mislead doctors and harm patients
Goldacre, Ben
Argues that doctors are deliberately misinformed by profit-seeking pharmaceutical companies who withhold information about drug efficacy and side effects, explaining pharmaceutical data manipulation and its consequences.
Explores whether developing technology helped athletes gain an edge, and if advanced technology in sports helped athletes to better reach their potential, or has it harmed sports.
Offers advice to help parents raise children who are compassionate, courageous, and involved in the community by modeling caring behavior, assigning responsibilities to children, and finding things to be passionate about.
