Splicing Life?

Description:

"This volume discusses the ethical, cultural and philosophical issues surrounding the search for the 'book of life', focusing on the mapping of the human genome in Britain, the USA and Europe. It examines the impact of genetically modified crops, food and pharmacogenomics, along with the science and technology policy issues deriving from the human genome project. The authors investigate the potential risks and implications of the new genetics and conclude with a discussion of how nature may be reconfigured to underpin developments in health, commerce, state regulation and the law both on a local and global scale."--Jacket.

subjects: Genetic engineering,  Impact of science & technology on society,  Sociology, Social Studies,  Social Science,  Sociology,  Social aspects,  General,  Anthropology - Cultural,  Human genetics,  Medical genetics,  Human genetics, social aspects,  Génétique médicale,  Aspect social,  Génétique humaine,  HEALTH & FITNESS,  Diseases,  MEDICAL,  Clinical Medicine,  Evidence-Based Medicine,  Internal Medicine,  Medical Ethics,  Medical Philosophy,  Medical Sociology