Issues and dilemmas of biotechnology
Subtitle: a reference guide
By: Bernice Schacter
Publisher: Greenwood Press; ABC-CLIO, LLC
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9780313007439
Subjects: Biotechnology; Social aspects; Human Genome Project; Genetic Engineering; Bioethical Issues; Genetic Therapy; Genetic Testing; Genetically Modified Organisms
Description: 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 source 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004. Available via the World Wide Web. Access is limited to subscribers of ebooks.greenwood.com.
Table of contents: title: The origins of biotechnology; title: The Asilomar Conference of 1975; title: Patenting of life; title: The release of a genetically engineered microorganism; title: Corn genetically engineered with an insecticide; title: Bovine growth hormone, a dairy farmer and ice cream suits; title: The Human Genome Project; title: Genetic testing for risk assessment for disease; title: Gene therapy; title: Forensic DNA testing and databanking: basics of DNA fingerprinting; title: Cloning of a mammal; title: Appendix: Internet sites.