State of Fear, by Michael Crichton

State of Fear by Michael Crichton

This is my first Michael Crichton book. It's really not a novel, but a platform upon which Crichton presents a debate over environmental issues. As a result, the story line is contrived, and the characters poorly developed. On the other hand, the discussions are thought-provoking, and well-referenced, unlike so many articles and books out there on similar topics that make claims without references. Crichton's point on the dangers of mixing politics with science is particularly relevant.