| Description |
xiii, 311 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Contemporary world issues |
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Contemporary world issues.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Worldwide perspective -- Chronology -- Biographical sketches -- Data and documents -- Organizations -- Resources. |
| Summary |
"Readers will see how DNA technology is used to catch criminals, exonerate prisoners, identify disorders, produce more effective drugs, and enhance food production. Beyond explaining the science, the book also addresses the ethical, legal, economic, and social concerns that have been raised over the power to alter life, and gives readers context and background to think through these issues for themselves."--Amazon. |
| Subject |
Genetic engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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DNA. |
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Genetic Techniques. |
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Biotechnology. |
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Genetics. |
| ISBN |
9781598843286 (hard copy : alk. paper) |
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1598843281 (hard copy : alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
3125933 |
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