| Synthetic Biology and Bioweapons Contributor(s): Lentzos, Filippa (Author), Jefferson, Catherine (With), Marris, Claire (With) |
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ISBN: 1783267658 ISBN-13: 9781783267651 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd OUR PRICE: $74.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2025 This item may be ordered no more than 25 days prior to its publication date of February 28, 2025 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Biotechnology - Science | Life Sciences - Molecular Biology - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Physical Information: 180 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Developments in synthetic biology are raising significant security concerns: Will they enable the creation of dangerous viruses from scratch? Will scientific advances enable radically new pathogens not found in nature to be designed? Is synthetic biology breaking down the boundary between experts and non-experts to such an extent that anyone will be able to develop a biological weapon?Drawing on years of experience working with synthetic biologists, the established team of social scientists behind this book tackle these questions head on in their assessment of whether the misuse potential of synthetic biology is realistic or exaggerated.Through an accessible and engaging narrative that highlights key messages, questions for discussion and classroom exercises, readers are expertly led through the complex technical, historical, social, political and legal landscape at the intersection of synthetic biology and security. |