An entrepreneur and educator highlights the surprising influence of humanities scholarship on biomedical research and civil liberties. This spirited defence urges society to support the humanities to obtain continued guidance for public policy decisions, and challenges scholars to consider how best to fulfil their role in serving the common good.
From Breakthrough to Blockbuster: The Business of Biotechnology tells the astonishing story of how the biotech industry grew to thousands of small companies around the world, competing with the major pharmaceutical companies that had dominated for a century, and how academic research, venture capital, and contract research organizations worked together to support them.
Key Documents, Decisions, and Commentary from Five Centuries
Exploring the intricate dynamics between political and religious authority in American society, this book sheds light on the enduring controversies surrounding church-state issues since the nation's inception. Its insights make it a crucial resource for students delving into American history, religion, and politics, especially in the context of contemporary debates. The timely re-edition emphasizes the relevance of these themes in understanding the fabric of American governance and societal values.