Biotechnology : science, engineering, and ethical challenges for the twenty-first century / Frederick B. Rudolph and Larry V. McIntire, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rudolph, Frederick B.

McIntire, Larry V.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biotechnology.

Biotechnology--Social aspects.

Physical Description:

xv, 278 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Joseph Henry Press, 1996.

Summary:

Biotechnology, the manipulation of the basic blocks of life--is rapidly advancing in laboratories around the world. In "Biotechnology", experts from science, law, industry, and government explore a cross-section of emerging issues. The book offers straightforward explanations of basic science and provides insight into the serious social questions raised by these findings.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0309052823

OCLC:

33282103