Science and society

An exploration of medicine and advances in the field that discusses safety, ethics in medical research, the role of the FDA, political aspects of the prescription drug industry, and other related topics.

An exploration of genetic engineering that discusses the genetic code, stem cells, cloning, gene therapy, synthetic biology, and other related topics.

Explores the history of chemical and biological weapons and warfare; and describes what chemical and biological weapons are and how they have been used in recent years.

Examines how modern technology is used to create artificial pregnancies and explores the social and cultural issues surrounding this issue. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

An introduction to genetically modified foods. Describes different perspectives on their benefits and risks.

Surveys the field of genetics, discussing genetic analysis, cloning, other new research and developments, and their ethical aspects.

Explores the relationship between science and exploration and how each has built on the discoveries of the other.

An exploration of animal testing that discusses what it is, how they are done, alternatives to it, and arguments for and against it.