The Social Management of Genetic Engineering

Name: The Social Management of Genetic Engineering
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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By: Peter Wheale, René von Schomberg

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Hardcover | 23 May 2019 | Edition Number 1

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342 Pages

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First published in 1998, this volume why and how genetic engineering has emerged as the technology most likely to change our lives, for better or worse, in the opening century of the third millennium. Over twenty international experts, including moral philosophers and social scientists, describe the issues and controversies surrounding modern biotechnology and genetic engineering. They explore ways in which lay individuals and groups can join in an effective and constructive dialogue with scientists and industrialists over the assessment, exploitation and safe management of these new and important technologies.

Topics covered include a discussion of the issues surrounding `Dolly', the cloned sheep, the politics and ethics of the international research programme to sequence the entire human genome, the ethical questions raised by the creation of transgenic farm animals, the morality of genetic experimentation on animals, the controversy surrounding the patenting of genetic material and of the transgenic animals themselves, the ethical implications of engineering animals for transplanting their organs into humans, and the environmental hazards of releasing genetically engineered organisms.

Industry Reviews

'...it is a valuable contribution in the public debate as a driving force behind the policy formulation.' Biotechnology and Development Monitor 'There are some excellent papers within this collection...' Health, Risk and Society '...important conceptual and policy-related contributions to the social science analysis of genetics. Both the depth and range of material that is covered are impressive and the referencing and indexing especially useful as a resource for those coming new to the field. The material is very well written and accessible...provides policy makers with critical yet constructive analyses of current regimes of genetic regulation and governance.' New Genetics and Society '...anyone interested in more general issues in social studies of science and the public understanding of science would benefit.' Public Understanding of Science '...the papers develop valuable insights individually and collectively, to expand understanding of international efforts to manage genetic engineering and engineer? public responses to it...a model of fruitful cross-European debate.' Medical Sociology News

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