This was the Political Education Working Group’s first course. It was aimed at practicing scientists interested in developing an analysis of the way that their work – in the laboratories, conferences, and desk – were all embedded within systems of power and capital. It starts with an investigation of the deceivingly simple question: what is science? Several modules later, we examine parts of the political economy and structure of the biotechnology industry. We hope that you will take this course up and shape it to meet the particular demands and interests of your local organization. 

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