Author: M. W. Bauer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002-09-05
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 9780521773171
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBiotechnology is one of the fastest-growing and most controversial areas of scientific innovation and technology. As new developments occur, public debate has become more heated and grave concerns have been expressed about access to genetic information, labelling of genetically modified foods and human and animal cloning. This book presents a unique study of the relationship between new biotechnology and public perception, media coverage and policy formulation. It outlines a new conceptual framework and contains empirical studies on international controversies such as the cloning of Dolly the sheep and GM Soya.
Book Synopsis Biotechnology - the Making of a Global Controversy by : M. W. Bauer
Download or read book Biotechnology - the Making of a Global Controversy written by M. W. Bauer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-09-05 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biotechnology is one of the fastest-growing and most controversial areas of scientific innovation and technology. As new developments occur, public debate has become more heated and grave concerns have been expressed about access to genetic information, labelling of genetically modified foods and human and animal cloning. This book presents a unique study of the relationship between new biotechnology and public perception, media coverage and policy formulation. It outlines a new conceptual framework and contains empirical studies on international controversies such as the cloning of Dolly the sheep and GM Soya.