Dick Taverne: 2 books

Book cover of Dick Taverne: Against the Tide

Dick Taverne: Against the Tide

Politics and Beyond: A Memoir

by Dick Taverne
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2014

In 1973, Labour MP Dick Taverne caused a national sensation when he stood against his own party as an independent to win a historic by-election in Lincoln. Demonstrating the power of the individual against party politics, his bold move was a forerunner for the formation of the SDP some eight years...
Book cover of The March of Unreason

The March of Unreason

Science, Democracy, and the New Fundamentalism

by Dick Taverne
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2006

Our daily news bulletins bring us tales of the wonder of science, from Mars rovers and intelligent robots to developments in cancer treatment, and yet often the emphasis is on the potential threats posed by science. It appears that irrationality is on the rise in western society, and public opinion...
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