Science and society

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Shades of green

the clash of agricultural science and environmental science
1997

Mother Nature's pharmacy

potent medicines from plants
1998
Discusses the uses of plants as medicines and the role of government in protecting public health and doing research for new medical treatments.

Imperialism and science

social impact and interaction
2006
Presents a collection of articles that explore the historical relationship between imperialism and the development of science.

Quarks and sparks

the story of nuclear power
1999
Examines the people, events, and motivations leading up to modern-day discoveries and advances in nuclear physics.

On shifting ground

the story of continental drift
1997
A discussion of plate tectonic theory, describing the science behind the theory, and providing information about some of the researchers who have been involved in the study of continental drift.

Into thin air

the problem of air pollution
1998
Examines the causes of atmospheric pollution, acid rain, ozone depletion, and global warming and explains how these conditions affect our health and economic prosperity.

Literature and science

social impact and interaction
2005
Presents a comprehensive survey of the influence of science and technology on literature and culture since the Medieval period, and shows how early writings such as Chaucer impact such things as Star Trek and The X-Files.

Agricultural versus environmental science

a green revolution
2006
Traces the development of environmentalism, as well as the evolution of agricultural technology, and discusses the interrelatedness of issues affecting both fields, including genetic modification, pesticide usage, and extensive mechanization.

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