International governance of biotechnology needs, problems and potential

The significant media coverage recently given to issues such as the international impacts of biofuel production policies, advances in synthetic biology, and the ethical implications of research involving embryonic stem cells, is indicative of the high-level of interest - among policy-makers, academi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rhodes, Catherine (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Bloomsbury Academic 2010.
Series:Science ethics & society.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009684825406719
Table of Contents:
  • International Governance of Biotechnology; Copyright; Series Editor's Preface; Contents; Tables; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. The History of the Biotechnology Revolution; 3. The Uncertain Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution; 4. Regulatory Needs; 5. A Model of Coherent International Regulation; 6. The Regulations; 7. Coherence in the Biotechnology Regulations: Purpose, Principles, Development and Identity; 8. Coherence in the Biotechnology Regulations: Referencing, Definitions and Provisions
  • 9. Coherence in the Biotechnology Regulations: Structure, Procedures, Mechanisms and Strength10. Coherence in the Biotechnology Regulations: Organisation, Self-contained, Focus and Coverage; 11. Findings and Implications for the Effective Governance of Biotechnology; 12. Conclusion; Glossary; Notes; References; Index