Genetic engineering / Mark Y. Herring.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Herring, Mark Y., 1952-

Contributor:

Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

Series:

Historical guides to controversial issues in America 1541-0021

Historical guides to controversial issues in America, 1541-0021

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genetic engineering--Popular works.

Genetic engineering.

Genre:

Popular works.

Physical Description:

xix, 220 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2006.

Summary:

Genetic engineering has quickly become one of the more controversial issues of our time. Herring provides a detailed history of the debate in a fair and balanced manner, using proponents' points of view to make individual cases, both pro and con. Narrative chapters cover such topics as the Human Genome Project, gene splicing, cloning, genetically altered foods, and DNA and crime-solving. Students and the general public will find a comprehensive survey of the genetic engineering debate. Appendices include statements from two prominent scholars on the subject, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources for further research.

Contents:

"It's alive!": public perceptions of genetic engineering

History of genetic engineering from Mendel to (genome) maps

Splicing, dicing, and cloning to Asilomar and beyond

Frankenfood or Miracle-gro? agriculture applications of genetic engineering

Well, hello, Dolly: animal applications of genetic engineering

Where no man (or woman) has gone before: the Human Genome Project

The doctor will see you now: genetic engineering and the treatment of diseases

Just the facts, ma'am: genetic engineering, DNA evidence, and the courts

Endgame: genetic engineering, future trends, current recommendations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [201]-216) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

0313334730

OCLC:

61520328