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Issues and Dilemmas of Biotechnology: A Reference Guide
Bernice Z. Schacter
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Description for Issues and Dilemmas of Biotechnology: A Reference Guide
Hardback. An examination of the technical and scientific concepts of biotechnology. It explores the science behind the new technologies, along with the various debates. Each chapter addresses a specific issue to help readers understand how biotechnology is implemented in our lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: PDZ; TCB; YQSB; YQT. Category: (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 535.
Recent advances in biotechnology in areas as diverse as agriculture, the environment, food, and healthcare have led to much debate and media attention. This unique reference resource for advanced high school students and teachers explores the science behind these new technologies and examines the stakeholders and their stakes in the various debates. The author presents views of scientists, doctors, insurance companies, and big businesses, among others, on such issues as genetic testing, patenting of human gene sequences, cloning, and genetically engineered food. Each chapter addresses a specific issue with the goals of helping readers understand all the different ways ... Read more
Recent advances in biotechnology in areas as diverse as agriculture, the environment, food, and healthcare have led to much debate and media attention. This unique reference resource for advanced high school students and teachers explores the science behind these new technologies and examines the stakeholders and their stakes in the various debates. The author presents views of scientists, doctors, insurance companies, and big businesses, among others, on such issues as genetic testing, patenting of human gene sequences, cloning, and genetically engineered food. Each chapter addresses a specific issue with the goals of helping readers understand all the different ways ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780313306426
SKU
V9780313306426
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About Bernice Z. Schacter
BERNICE SCHACTER is a biotechnology consultant and visiting professor at Wesleyan University.
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