| Biological Wealth and Other Essays Contributor(s): Dronamraju, Krishna R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9810248245 ISBN-13: 9789810248246 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $71.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2002 Annotation: The biological wealth of our planet is represented by the biodiversity that surrounds us. Our future wellbeing depends on the care and conservation that we practice to protect and enhance that biodiversity, which resides mostly in developing countries. Yet, the holders of traditional knowledge remain poor, while those exploiting it commercially become prosperous. As we utilize recombinant DNA technology to achieve food security and other goals, serious apprehension has arisen in the public mind with regard to the impact of genetically modified crops on our environment and health. Similarly, the long-term impact of gene therapy is not known either. These dilemmas and their ethical implications are examined in this book in the context of intellectual property rights and international cooperation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Biotechnology - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics - Science | Essays |
| Dewey: 333.95 |
| LCCN: 2002283275 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.06" W x 9.48" (0.98 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |