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The Science in Society readers were written to provide a range of resource materials for class use. Each reader was about 60 pages long made up of articles from experts after extensive editing by the central team. Readers included tables of data, charts and graphs but relatively few pictures.
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Science in Society Readers: Reader A - Diseases and the Doctor
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at many diseases, describing their traits and treatments, preventative measures and effects on society.
Contents:
1. Medical services today
2. What is...
Science in Society Readers: Reader C - Medicine and Care
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at aspects of healthcare in society including the development of drugs using animal experimentation and care of the elderly, dying and bereaved.
Contents:
1...
Science in Society Readers: Reader D - Food
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at the importance of good diet and nutrition. The book then considers the problems of food supply and distribution across the world from the viewpoint of the 1980s.
...Science in Society Readers: Reader E - Agriculture
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at the role of agriculture and farming in societies across the world in the 1980s. The book considers the need for energy in order to produce food, the use of eco-systems and food chains, and the effects of farming...
Science in Society Readers: Reader F - Energy
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at society's use of electricity and considers nuclear power. The book then discusses alternative sources of energy and the risks that were envisaged in the 1980s.
...Science in Society Readers: Reader G - Mineral Resources
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at the mining industry, its geological background and the need to make better use of waste products.
Contents:
1. The Earth
2. Mining: some examples of mining operations
3. The mining industry
4. Reclamation and recycling...
Science in Society Readers: Reader H - Industry - Men, Money and Management
This reader from the Science in Society series looks at the challenges faced by industry in society including the need for good management practices, methods of production and investment.
Contents:
1. Teamwork in...
Science in Society Readers: Reader I - Industry - Organization and Obligation
This reader from the Science in Society series looks at the functions of industry and its responsibilities to society to not cause damage to people or the environment.
Contents:
1. From the laboratory to the...