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Superpigs and wondercorn the brave new world of biotechnology and where it all may lead

Michael W Fox 1937-

New York, NY Lyons & Burford c1992

Localização: FEA - Fac. Econ. Adm. Contab. e Atuária  ACERVO DELFIM NETTO  (A36.7.6 )(Acessar)

  • Título:
    Superpigs and wondercorn the brave new world of biotechnology and where it all may lead
  • Autor: Michael W Fox 1937-
  • Assuntos: Genetic engineering -- Social aspects; Genetic engineering -- Environmental aspects; Biotechnology -- Social aspects; Biotechnology -- Environmental aspects; Biotechnologie; Umweltschaden; Umweltethik; ENGENHARIA GENÉTICA; BIOTECNOLOGIA (ASPECTOS SOCIOECONÔMICOS); Biotechnology Environmental aspects; Biotechnology Social aspects; Genetic engineering Environmental aspects; Genetic engineering Social aspects
  • Notas: Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-199) and index
  • Descrição: Biotechnology: The World Made Over -- Genetic Engineering and Scientific Imperialism -- Regulating Biotechnology -- Genetic Engineering, Agriculture, and Society -- Genetic Engineering of Animals -- Patenting of Animals -- Nature-Conservation, Biodiversity, and Biotechnology -- Corporate Responsibility in Biotechnology -- Biotechnology, Ethics, and Human Evolution -- Appendix A: Milestones in the History of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology -- Appendix B: Organizations That Supported Legislation to Halt the Patenting of Animals -- Appendix C: Resources for Public Involvement
    "A scientific discovery as revolutionary as the splitting of the atom will come of age in the 90's - the human manipulation of the genetic building blocks that make up life. Like atomic fission, the results can be used for both good and bad. Choices made now will define the biogenetic end-game. Will it be a boon, or a curse?" "Michael W. Fox, the respected Vice President of the Humane Society of the United States, here looks at the biogenetic controversy and draws some troubling conclusions. Biogenetic research is capable of producing new life forms whose effects may alter the intricate balance of Nature in ways no one can foretell. "Superpigs" that grow larger than any pig before, cows that breed on an accelerated cycle, "new" vegetables, tomatoes that won't freeze - such new life forms can now be patented, making them potential sources of enormous profits for biotech companies. And the record of government, academia, and industry is spotty at best at protecting the earth - yet these same forces are in control of the biogenetic future." "Superpigs and Wondercorn is at once an eye-opening survey of a dramatic, sometimes frightening new technology and an impassioned plea to use these new tools in the long-term interests of the global ecosystem."--BOOK JACKET
  • Editor: New York, NY Lyons & Burford
  • Data de criação/publicação: c1992
  • Formato: ix, 209 p 24 cm.
  • Idioma: Inglês
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