Issues and Dilemmas of Biotechnology: A Reference Guide |  | Author: Bernice Schacter
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 4789835
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0313306427
Dewey Decimal Number: 660.6
EAN: 9780313306426
ASIN: 0313306427
Publication Date: December 30, 1999
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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.
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key issues in biotechnology discussed February 8, 2000
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This was a very informative and interesting book about the ethical dilemmas that arise in modern biotechnology. A bit hard to understand outside of a class setting, but its worth it to puzzle out.
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