Postings from the interface of science and culture
Friday, September 16, 2011
Why chemistry is good for you
This is really just for the record (mine): I have a book review in Chemistry Worldhere. It’s a challenge to get to the nub of a big, multi-author volume in 300 words or so…
"Chemistry is central to several of the Millennium goals adopted by the United Nations in 2000: blah blah blah..."
"That case can risk looking like whitewash or propaganda. It's not an accusation that can be levelled at this sober, responsible book; but one can't help noticing that behind the impressive goals and achievements lie political and social questions..."
"Chemistry is central to several of the Millennium goals adopted by the United Nations in 2000: blah blah blah..."
ReplyDelete"That case can risk looking like whitewash or propaganda. It's not an accusation that can be levelled at this sober, responsible book; but one can't help noticing that behind the impressive goals and achievements lie political and social questions..."
You don't say!?