Friday, February 23, 2007
Book Review of Next by Michael Crichton
I tend to enjoy Crichton's books. They are generally idea driven: characters aren't exactly deep, plots tend to be a bit predictable and unbelievable, but the ideas are terrific. Next is an interesting exploration of the possibilities of genetic science.
See this review by the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity.
This was a bit of a ragged read, with multiple interlacing plots. But it does a pretty good job of showing the potential for abuse in genetics when it interacts with business and government. The people are pretty depraved, with few sympathetic characters. Probably worth the read for us Christian Docs, though.
Crichton has some interesting lectures on line. If you have a few minutes, he has some good commentary on science. He went to Harvard Medical School. Not as good as Duke, certainly, especially in basketball, but still OK credentials.
See this review by the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity.
This was a bit of a ragged read, with multiple interlacing plots. But it does a pretty good job of showing the potential for abuse in genetics when it interacts with business and government. The people are pretty depraved, with few sympathetic characters. Probably worth the read for us Christian Docs, though.
Crichton has some interesting lectures on line. If you have a few minutes, he has some good commentary on science. He went to Harvard Medical School. Not as good as Duke, certainly, especially in basketball, but still OK credentials.
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I'm sorry this has nothing to do with the great book review.
I am looking for a local (Colorado) Christian Emergency Medicine physician who would be interested in speaking at a conference on vicarious trauma (or secondary trauma). The conference audience is primary and secondary responders - EMS, police, fire, ED workers, etc. who suffer from vicarious trauma especially related to victims of child abuse/neglect and/or untimely death. Thanks for your help.
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I am looking for a local (Colorado) Christian Emergency Medicine physician who would be interested in speaking at a conference on vicarious trauma (or secondary trauma). The conference audience is primary and secondary responders - EMS, police, fire, ED workers, etc. who suffer from vicarious trauma especially related to victims of child abuse/neglect and/or untimely death. Thanks for your help.
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