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EAN: 9780521117975. Humans have been modifying plants and animals for millennia. The dawn of molecular genetics, however, has kindled intense public scrutiny and controversy. Organisation… Plus…

EAN: 9780521117975. Humans have been modifying plants and animals for millennia. The dawn of molecular genetics, however, has kindled intense public scrutiny and controversy. Organisations have made unsubstantiated claims and scare mongering is common. img{max-width:100%}Agro-Technology (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology)R. Paul ThompsonCambridge University PressHardcoverUnused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page.EAN: 9780521117975Published 14/07/2011Language: EnglishHumans 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.Introduction1. Scientific background2. Application of genetics in agriculture3. Philosophical and conceptual background4. The controversyideological and theological objections5. The controversypurported benefits6. The controversypurported harms7. The organic alternative8. Impact on low and middle income countriespoverty, farming and colonial legaciesConcluding remarks. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3263454RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved., Neuwertig, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Artikelzustand: Neuwertig, Title: Agro-Technology (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biolog, Pages: 258, Subject Area: Bioengineering, Natural Science, Publication Name: Agro-Technology: a Philosophical Introduction, Subject: Science, Publication Year: 2011, Type: Textbook, Format: Hardcover, Item Height: 244mm, Item Width: 170mm, Item Weight: 610g, Number of Pages: 258 Pages, Cambridge University Press<