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      Title:   A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution Authors:   Jennifer A. Doudna and Samuel H. Sternberg Publisher:   Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Mariner Books Publication Date:   June 13, 2017 Format Read:   Hardcover Page Count:   281 pages ISBN:   9780544716940 (ISBN-10: 0544716949) Genre:   Science / Nonfiction / Biology / Genetics / Health / Technology Target Audience:   Academic researchers, policymakers, bioethicists, and scientifically curious general readers. Rating:   ★★★★½ (4.5 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer:   I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. This arrangement has in no way affected the content, objectivity, or critical stance of this review. Introduction: The Tsunami of the Anthropocene Between managing a large directorate of government personnel, navigating the labyrinthine complexities of public health policy...

      Book Review:   A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention Bibliographic Details Title:   A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention Author:   Matt Richtel Edition:   1st Edition Publication Date:   September 23, 2014 (Reviewed retrospectively: May 2026) Publisher:   Mariner Books Page Count:   390 pages, Hardcover ISBN-10:   0062284061 |   ISBN-13:   978-0062284068 Genre:   Nonfiction / Science / Psychology / True Crime / Technology Target Audience:   Academic researchers, public policy developers, behavioral scientists, and general readers interested in the intersections of technology, psychology, and law. Rating:   ★★★★½ (4.5 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the book from the publisher for review, but that it has not affected the content of this review. Introduction and Thesis In the twelve years since its initial...