Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering - Couverture rigide

Peacock, Kathy Wilson

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0816077843 ISBN 13 : 9780816077847

Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2010

Synopsis

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering expertly explains why biotechnology is a relevant and volatile issue. Part I begins with a history of biotechnology and its effect on agriculture, medicine, and the environment. The second chapter focuses on the United States, with emphasis on recent progress and new applications. Equal time is spent discussing the efforts of human rights advocates, animal rights advocates, and environmentalists to create definitive governmental regulations for this budding industry. The third chapter looks at how biotechnology has impacted the world, providing case studies of its history and current role in Japan, India, Germany, and South Africa. Part II draws together significant U.S. and international primary source documents and part III gathers useful research tools.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Facts On File Inc
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0816077843
• ISBN 13: 9780816077847
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 363
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible