Dick Taverne: 2 books
Dick Taverne: Against the Tide
Politics and Beyond: A Memoir
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...
The March of Unreason
Science, Democracy, and the New Fundamentalism
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...