A comprehensive overview of the main topics presented in the book, briegly outlining each contributor's focus. I particularly enjoyed the fact that edited transcripts of the discussions which took place at the conference itself were appended at the end of each part. ...it has none of the weaknesses usually associated with the "philosopher's outflow". Jeremy Rifkin suceeds in delineating his views on the various aspects of genetic engineering in a very systematic way, with the use of particulary pertinent examples. I must admit that it is the chapter which most appealed to me, and I would strongly recommen it to any reader who cannot spare the time to read the whole book. Animal Genetic Engineering: Of Pigs, Oncomice and Men is a high quality book, in which the editors kep their promises to the reader.
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Höhe: 215 mm
Breite: 135 mm
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978-0-7453-0754-1 (9780745307541)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Peter Wheale is a director of Bio-Information (International) Ltd. With Ruth McNally he is also the editor of The Bio Revolution (Pluto Press). Ruth McNally is Professor of Technological Innovation and Social Change. She is interdisciplinary, and has expertise in the policy and practices of genomics, biosciences, Big Data and digital technologies. Her published work includes Bio-Revolution (Pluto Press), Truth Machine: The Contentious History of DNA Profiling, (winner of a Distinguished Publication Award by the American Sociological Association). She is an editorial board member of: New Genetics and Society; Life Sciences, Society and Policy; and Big Data and Society.
Preface
1. Animal Genetics Engineering and Human Progress: An overview of the contributions by Richard Ryder
Part One: Farm Animal Biotechnologies
2. Farm Animals and the Biotechnology Revolution: A Philosophical Overview by Jeremy Rifkin
3. Transgenic Farm Animals and Enhanced Productivity by Dr Kevin Ward
4. Genetic Engineering for Disease Resistance by Dr Ivan Morrison
5. Embryo Transfer and Reproductive Technologies in Farm Animals by Prof Christopher Polge
Part Two: Transgenic Farm Animals: Regulation and Impact
6. The Impact of Genetic Engineering on the Welfare of Farm Animals by Professor John Webster
7. Transgenic Animals in the Market Place by Professor John Burke
8. Acceptance or Rejection?: A Consumer View on Genetically Engineered Animal Products by Dr Tim Lang
9. A Critical View of the Genetic Engineering of Farm Animals by Joyce D'Silva
10. Mad Dogs and Jackasses: The European Rabies Eradication Programme by Ruth McNally
11. Environmental Threats of Transgenic Technology by Dr Sue Mayer
Part Three: Patenting of Genetic Engineered Animals
12. Patenting of Genetically Engineered Animals: An Industry View by Meredith Lloyd-Evans
13. Patenting of Transgenic Animals: A Welfare/Rights Perspective by Peter Stevenson
Part Four: Genetic Engineering of Laboratory Animals
14. Rescuing Transgenic Expression by Co-Integration by Drs A J Clark, A Cowper, R Wallace, G Wright and J P Simons
15. Transgenic Animals as Disease Models by Dr Elaine Dziezak
16. A Critical View of the Use of Genetically Engineered Animals in the Laboratory by Dr Gill Langley
Part Five: What Place has Genetic Engineering of Animals in Society
17. Genetic Engineering: Can Unnatural Kinds be Wronged? by Professor Robin Attfield
18. 'I've Got You Under My Skin': Ethical Implications of the Practices of Xenografting by Dr Peter Wheale
19. Public Policy Issues Relating to Animal Biotechnology by Dr Maurice Lax
20. Political Implications of Animal Biotechnology by Hiltrud Breyer MEP
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