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Crossing Over
Einsiedel, Edna F.; Timmermans, Frank
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Paperback. Promotes reflection on the socio-ethical and policy and regulatory aspects of genomics and biotechnology. This collection of essays illuminates the common themes surrounding this contested issue and considers the politics, public perception, ethics, media representations, and future possibilities of genomics. Num Pages: 268 pages, tables & diagrams. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAD; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
Technologies of the life sciences offer tremendous possibilities but also numerous challenges. Crossing Over looks at the social and ethical issues around the new biology, particularly genomics and biotechnology. It examines the world of biotechnology from different perspectives, including economics, law, communications, the sciences, and bioethics.
Technologies of the life sciences offer tremendous possibilities but also numerous challenges. Crossing Over looks at the social and ethical issues around the new biology, particularly genomics and biotechnology. It examines the world of biotechnology from different perspectives, including economics, law, communications, the sciences, and bioethics.
The contributors to this volume respond to questions such as: How will we ensure technologies adopted in genomics research are not just economically beneficial but also socially and environmentally sustainable? What is the impact of the media on the development of these technologies? What are the ethical implications? What governance arrangements are appropriate? How ... Read more
Crossing Over's interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of biotechnology in society will ultimately contribute to our overall understanding of this hot-button issue and will help us make better-informed choices for the future.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Calgary Press Canada
Number of pages
261
Condition
New
Number of Pages
268
Place of Publication
Calgary, Canada
ISBN
9781552381915
SKU
V9781552381915
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99-15
About Einsiedel, Edna F.; Timmermans, Frank
Edna Einsiedel is University Professor and Professor of Communications Studies in the Department of Communication and Culture at the University of Calgary. She has been a member of numerous policy committees and written on biotechnology for the Canadian government. Edna Einsiedel is University Professor and Professor of Communications Studies in the Department of Communication and Culture at the University of ... Read more
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