Recombinant DNA
Science, Ethics and Politics
Published on 9. February 1979
Book
Hardback
382 pages
978-0-12-587480-9 (ISBN)
Description
Recombinant DNA: Science, Ethics, and Politics emerged from papers presented at a conference, Ethical and Methodological Dimensions of Scientific Research: Recombinant DNA, A Case Study, held at the University of Georgia, April 15-16, 1977. Starting with an introduction to the methods and uses of recombinant DNA technology, the remaining contributions made by researchers at the symposium are organized into four parts. The first part contains papers on the development and utilization of recombinant DNA technology; genetic engineering in agriculture; and the dangers of unrestricted research. The second part focuses on the ethical aspects of recombinant DNA research. It includes studies such as ethical prerequisites for examining biological research; the limitations of broad moral policies; and ethical theories underlying the recombinant DNA controversy. The third part examines the legal aspects of recombinant DNA research and examines the issue of whether such research should be regulated. The papers in the fourth part consider directors for future research.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
910 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-587480-9 (9780125874809)
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Content
List of Contributors
Preface
Introduction
The Galilean Imperative
Science
The Development and Utilization of Recombinant DNA Technology
Genetic Engineering in Agriculture: Biological Nitrogen Fixation as a Case History
The Dangers of Unrestricted Research: The Case of Recombinant DNA
The Dangers of Unrestricted Research: A Response to Novick
The Pathogenicity of Escherichia coli
Ethics
Ethical Prerequisites for Examining Biological Research: The Case of Recombinant DNA
Comments on Callahan
The Limitations of Broad Moral Policies
Ethical Theories Underlying the Recombinant DNA Controversy
Politics
A Legal Perspective on Recombinant DNA Research
Regulation of Recombinant DNA Research
Should Recombinant DNA Research Be Regulated?
Regulation at Cambridge
Beyond Recombinant DNA
Straddling the Boundaries of Theory and Practice: Recombinant DNA Research as a Case of Action in the Process of Inquiry
Beyond Recombinant DNA-Two Views of the Future
Appendix
The Gordon Conference
The Berg Committee
The Asilomar Conference
Chargaff and Simring
Singer and Berg
Annotated Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction
The Galilean Imperative
Science
The Development and Utilization of Recombinant DNA Technology
Genetic Engineering in Agriculture: Biological Nitrogen Fixation as a Case History
The Dangers of Unrestricted Research: The Case of Recombinant DNA
The Dangers of Unrestricted Research: A Response to Novick
The Pathogenicity of Escherichia coli
Ethics
Ethical Prerequisites for Examining Biological Research: The Case of Recombinant DNA
Comments on Callahan
The Limitations of Broad Moral Policies
Ethical Theories Underlying the Recombinant DNA Controversy
Politics
A Legal Perspective on Recombinant DNA Research
Regulation of Recombinant DNA Research
Should Recombinant DNA Research Be Regulated?
Regulation at Cambridge
Beyond Recombinant DNA
Straddling the Boundaries of Theory and Practice: Recombinant DNA Research as a Case of Action in the Process of Inquiry
Beyond Recombinant DNA-Two Views of the Future
Appendix
The Gordon Conference
The Berg Committee
The Asilomar Conference
Chargaff and Simring
Singer and Berg
Annotated Bibliography
Index