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The Promethean Illusion
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The Promethean Illusion : The Western Belief in Human Mastery of Nature

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Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 0786460636
ISBN-13 9780786460632
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Manufacture US
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Oct 12th, 2010
Print length 272 Pages
Weight 367 grams
Dimensions 22.90 x 15.20 x 1.40 cms
Ksh 5,500.00
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This book explores two contradictory realities: our continuing belief that nature is subject to our willful control and nature's refusal to abide by this belief. It investigates particular aspects of modern science and spotlights the impact Newtonian science had upon the Western world. It then critically assesses twentieth century developments in science, presenting a number of biological and ecological case studies that document the various limitations that the natural world places upon human knowledge. The analysis argues against programmatic proposals to control nature via genetic engineering and planet management.

This book explores two contradictory realities: our continuing belief that nature is subject to our willful control and nature''s refusal to abide by this belief. It investigates particular aspects of modern science and spotlights the impact Newtonian science had upon the Western world. It then critically assesses twentieth century developments in science, presenting a number of biological and ecological case studies that document the various limitations that the natural world places upon human knowledge. The analysis argues against programmatic proposals to control nature via genetic engineering and planet management.


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