Agro-Technology Paperback: A Philosophical Introduction (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology) - Softcover

Thompson, R. Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521133750 ISBN 13: 9780521133753

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

This textbook is a comprehensive analysis of the agro-biotechnology controversy, looking especially at genetically modified organisms. It includes an explanation of the scientific background, an analysis of ideological objections, discussion of legal and ethical concerns, and a suggested alternative - organic agriculture.

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Críticas:

'Thompson brings his considerable knowledge of biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, and his prowess at keen philosophical analysis, to bear on a biological process and system essential to human life - agriculture.' Metascience

'... examines in detail the scientific background of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and makes an analysis of ideological objections, legal, and ethical concerns. The scientific explanation and clear style make this accessible to readers from any disciplinary background ... This book will be of interest to researchers investigating these issues, as well as students and other readers in philosophy, biology, biotechnology, and public policy.' The Quarterly Review of Biology

Biografía del autor:

R. Paul Thompson is Professor at the Institute of the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, at the University of Toronto.

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• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0521133750
• ISBN 13: 9780521133753
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 258