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Agro-technology : a philosophical introduction

Thompson, R. Paul, 1947-

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\"Humans have been modifying plants and animals for millennia. The dawn of molecular genetics, however, has kindled intense public scrutiny and controversy. Crops, and the food products which include them, have dominated molecular modification in agriculture. Organisations have made unsubstantiated claims and scare mongering is common. In this textbook Paul Thompson presents a clear account of the significant issues--identifying harms and benefits, analysing and managing risk--which lie beneath the cacophony of public controversy. His comprehensive analysis looks especially at genetically modified organisms, and includes an explanation of the scientific background, an analysis of ideological objections, a discussion of legal and ethical concerns, a suggested alternative--organic agriculture--and an examination of the controversy's impact on sub-Saharan African countries. His book will be of interest to students and other readers in philosophy, biology, biotechnology, and public policy\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Agricultural biotechnology Philosophy. / Genetic engineering Philosophy. / Agricultural biotechnology Moral and ethical aspects. / Genetic engineering Moral and ethical aspects. / Agricultural biotechnology Social aspects. / Genetic engineering Social aspects.
• ISBN: 9780521117975, 0521117976, 9780521133753, 0521133750

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
S494.5.B563 T46 2011	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE