In Praise of Liberation Biology
Steve Martinovich of Enter Stage Right has posted a review of Reason Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey's Liberation Biology. The punchline:
Ultimately what is so attractive about Bailey's arguments is that they allow us to imagine a positive future with biotech, not the standard doom and gloom that his critics predict. Given the polarized nature of the debate, however, Liberation Biology will probably end up preaching to the choir. That would be unfortunate because what Bailey has done is persuasively answer biotech's critics. He has met them on their ground and in most cases come away with the victory. Liberation Biology shouldn't merely be noted as yet another entry into the debate, but rather a challenge to biotech's opponents to build a stronger case if they wish to ultimately prevail.
To read the full review, go here.
For more info and to buy Bailey's book, go here.