If Science is to Save Us

Name: If Science is to Save Us
Brand: Unknown
SKU: 9781509554201
Price: 30.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Martin Rees

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.58

( 74 ratings, 11 reviews)

Summary

In If Science is to Save Us, Martin Rees explores the critical challenges faced by humanity, emphasising the role that science and technology can play in addressing them. The book discusses potential dangers such as climate change and emerging technologies, urging a responsible approach to innovation to ensure a sustainable future. Rees presents a compelling argument for how scientific progress, combined with global collaboration, can help navigate the perilous path ahead for society.
Read More

Format: Hardback

$30⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

If Science is to Save Us

$30⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this insightful exploration if you're fascinated by the intersection of science, policy, and ethics. The book addresses how scientific advancements can tackle global challenges, making it a compelling read for those interested in the future of humanity and the pivotal role that science plays in shaping a sustainable world.

Description

There has never been a time when following the science has been more important for humanity. At no other point in history have we had such advanced knowledge and technology at our fingertips, nor had such astonishing capacity to determine the future of our planet.

But the decisions we must make on how science is applied belong outside the lab and should be the outcome of wide public debate. For that to happen, science needs to become part of our common culture. Science is not just for scientists: if it were, it could never save us from the multiple crises we face. For science can save us, if its innovations mesh carefully into society and its applications are channelled for the common good.

As Martin Rees argues in this expert and personal analysis of the scientific endeavour on which we all depend, we need to think globally, we need to think rationally, and we need to think long-term, empowered by twenty-first-century technology but guided by values that science alone cannot provide.

Also available as an audiobook.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

If Science is to Save Us by Martin Rees is widely praised for its intelligent and accessible examination of how science can address global challenges. Reviewers appreciate Rees's extensive knowledge and clear communication, highlighting his thoughtful insights into integrating science within society and politics. Esteemed figures commend the book for its balanced perspective between optimism and caution, calling it a necessary read for those interested in the future of humanity and science's role in shaping it.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509554201

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 200

Collections

Education & Reference Martin Rees Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Martin Rees is Astronomer Royal, former President of the Royal Society, Fellow (and former Master) of Trinity College, Cambridge, and Emeritus Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge. He sits as a member of the UK House of Lords.

Also by Martin Rees

View all

Just Six Numbers

By Martin Rees

Paperback

$31⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
If Science is to Save Us

By Martin Rees

Paperback

$30⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks