| Food Biotechnology in Ethical Perspective 1997 Edition Contributor(s): Thompson, Paul B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0412783800 ISBN-13: 9780412783807 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Food Science - General - Science | Biotechnology - Business & Economics | Business Ethics |
| Dewey: 174.966 |
| LCCN: 97072350 |
| Series: Techniques and Perspectives in Food Biotechnology |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.1" W x 9.68" (1.07 lbs) 268 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides an overview of ethical issues arising in connection with progress made in food biotechnology. There is substantive discussion of the ethical issues referring to food safety, animal welfare, environmental impact, ownership of intellectual property, and consumer perception of the product. The arguments for and against issues causing major concern are evaluated, advancing the quality of the debate. It will be of interest to companies exploiting the new biotechnology techniques, government policy makers, food scientists and biotechnologist in academic research institutions. |