Frankenstein's Footsteps: Science, Genetics and Popular Culture

Turney, John

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Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Yale University Press, 2000

0300088264 / 9780300088267

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Author: Turney, John Brand: Yale University Press UK SR Edition: New e. Number Of Pages: 304 Release Date: 01-09-2000 Details: Product Description Mary Shelley's Frankestein, a tale crafted two centuries ago 'to awaken thrilling horror', is a story that speaks to deep fears and desires that lie at the heart of our responses to biological progress. Tracing the history of the development of biological science and how it has been received and understood by the public over two centuries, Turney's intriguing book argues that the Frankenstein story governs much of today's debate about the onrushing new age of biotechnology. 'a serious and fascinating contribution to cultural history' Mary Warnock, Times Higher Education Supplement 'This is a fascinating book, interweaving accounts of literature and popular culture with accounts of the growth of modern biology.' John Polkinghorne, University of Cambridge. 'This is an important book - elegantly written - as it helps us to understand public attitudes to biological research.' Lewwis Wolpert, Times 'Combining the research skills of an historian with the writing skills of a fine journalist, Turney offers a penetrating history that sheds light on contemporary anxieties of the biotechnological age.' Dorothy Nelkin, New York University ' . a large and compelling subject, of surpassing interest at the present time and likely to remain so for many years to come.' James Secord, University of Cambridge Winner of the British Medical Association Book Prize, 1999. Jon Turney, formerly science editor of the Times Higher Education Supplement, is now senior lecturer in science communication in the department of science and technology studies at University College London. Review "This is an important book - elegantly written - as it helps us to understand public attitudes to biological research." -- Lewis Wolpert, The Times "With great glee and considerable perspicacity, the author embraces films like Jurassic Park, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and other evidence of the durability of the negative stereotype of the Man of Science . a painstakingly thorough book.". -- Andrew Barrow, The Spectator "With lucidity and serenity, Turney retells the Frankenstein story as a history of apocalyptic anxieties and preposterous prognostications." -- Paul Rabinow, University of California at Berkeley Synopsis Mary Shelley's Frankestein, a tale crafted two centuries ago 'to awaken thrilling horror', is a story that speaks to deep fears and desires that lie at the heart of our responses to biological progress. Tracing the history of the development of biological science and how it has been received and understood by the public over two centuries, Turney's intriguing book argues that the Frankenstein story governs much of today's debate about the onrushing new age of biotechnology. 'a serious and fascinating contribution to cultural history' Mary Warnock, Times Higher Education Supplement 'This is a fascinating book, interweaving accounts of literature and popular culture with accounts of the growth of modern biology.' John Polkinghorne, University of Cambridge. 'This is an important book - elegantly written - as it helps us to understand public attitudes to biological research.' Lewwis Wolpert, Times 'Combining the research skills of an historian with the writing skills of a fine journalist, Turney offers a penetrating history that sheds light on contemporary anxieties of the biotechnological age.' Dorothy Nelkin, New York University ' .a large and compelling subject, of surpassing interest at the present time and likely to remain so for many years to come. ' James Secord, University of Cambridge Winner of the British Medical Association Book Prize, 1999. Jon Turney, formerly science editor of the Times Higher Education Supplement, is now senior lecturer in science communication in the department of science and technology studies at University College London. About the Author Jon Turney, formerly a professor in the Depa.…

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Titel
Frankenstein's Footsteps: Science, Genetics and Popular Culture
Autor
Turney, John
Verlag
Yale University Press
Erscheinungsjahr
2000
Zustand
Very Good
Einband
Softcover/Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-10
0300088264
ISBN-13
9780300088267

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