World Issues Today

Many of our globally-weighted issues stem from technological advances of the past few decades. This series tackles emerging topics that have already created a controversial dialogue across academic, scientific, medical, economic, and governmental sectors. Each book offers an informative, lively discussion that conveys complex details in an accessible way. Topics include artificial intelligence, bioterrorism, cloning, and biodiversity. Each book is written by a subject-matter expert. For example, Doctor Blay Whitby is a technology ethicist and philosopher, with specialization in artificial intelligence and robotics, and Professor Malcolm Dando is an accomplished International Security expert. Readers are treated to a fresh perspective, provided by key players.