A brilliant, impassioned and lucid handbook to encourage concerned citizens to come to their own conclusions instead of depending on scientists. Playing Safe confronts the question of how to assess the benefits and risks of scientific advance, and takes on three crucial topics: climate change, genetic engineering and toxic chemicals. It advises a much more cautious approach in applying scientific knowledge as we try to improve the world around us.

Jonathon Porritt is one of Britain’s most influential environmentalists. Formerly Director of Friends of the Earth 1984—90, he is Founder and Director of Forum for the Future.

ISBN 0500280738