Algeny: A New Word--A New World

by Jeremy Rifkin

Examines the background, transformations, and present and future implications of genetic engineering and the biological revolution and argues that we are on the verge of a shift more profound than the Industrial Revolution

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published April 3, 1984

About the author

American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor, and activist.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I dont remember much of this because I read it so long ago. Only that I enjoyed it and highlighted certain parts.

[Brendan Eddingfield · Rating 2 out of 5]

it is cock.

[Lera · Rating 3 out of 5]

the majority of the book consists of unoriginal criticisms of Darwin, though when Rifkin does explicitly write on the Algeny concept I appreciate his philosophy.

It's interesting to read perspectives on gene editting form the 80s when the technology was so nascent

the last chapter reads like a requiem for the natural world, thought about it for days

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting.

[Thom Dunn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kinda goofy book. Doesn't like Darwin, for some reason...argues evidence in museums is flawed. DUHH. Showed this to Rick Lee, he said never heard of this guy.

[Daniel Duval · Rating 2 out of 5]

to read anything this guy writes is a waste of good reading time.