Biotechnology
Principles and Applications
Published on 6. August 1985
Book
Paperback/Softback
434 pages
978-0-632-01034-9 (ISBN)
Description
The purpose of this volume is to present a broad, informed view of contemporary biotechnology, a technology with ancient roots and enormous future potential. Written for both students of the subject and practitioners of research in specific aspects seeking a broader view, it is not intended as an advanced treatise but as an introduction to most major aspects of biotechnology. A substantial collection of references has been included after each chapter for those wishing to pursue more specialist studies.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
101 illustrations, references
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 190 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-632-01034-9 (9780632010349)
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Content
What is biotechnology?, I.J. Higgins; Energy and biotechnology, D.O. Hall, J. Coombs & I.J. Higgins; Food, drink and biotechnology, G.A. Beech, M.A. Melvin & J. Taggart; Chemistry and biotechnology, D.J. Best; Materials and biotechnology, C.L. Brierley, D. Kelly, K.J. Seal & D.J. Best; The environment and biotechnology, D.J. Best, J. Jones & D. Stafford; Genetics and biotechnology, K.G. Hardy & S.G. Oliver; Medicine and biotechnology, J.C. Pickup; Agriculture and biotechnology, F.A. Skinner; Chemical engineering and biotechnology, G. Hamer.