Biotechnology in the Developing World and Countries in Economic Transition - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851993311 ISBN 13: 9780851993317

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

Of special interest to those countries that are relatively new to the biotechnology field, this unique data source describes emerging biotechnology trends in developing countries and in Central and Eastern Europe. It includes information on government policy and legislation, biotechnology programmes, research centres, universities, private companies, and national societies and organisations in each country.

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Review

"The book is a valuable resource as it provides much information about biotechnology development in developing countries. Such information can foster collaboration not only among developing and countries in economic transition, but also between them and industrialized countries."--Biotechnology and Development Monitor

Synopsis

This is a data source describing emerging biotechnology trends in developing countries and in Central and Eastern Europe. It includes information on government policy and legislation, biotechnology programmes, research centres, universities, private companies, and national societies and organizations in each country. The first section consists of individual country profiles, describing national policy, funding, and biotechnology research initiatives particular to that country. The second section is a directory of names and addresses of selected research institutes, and details on their research activities particular to that country. The second section is a directory of names and addresses of selected research institutes, and details on their research activities, facilities, and collaborative projects provided of internal contacts. The final section of the book consists of overview articles, describing international initiatives in different areas of biotechnology, such as agri-good, health and the environment.

This book should be of interest to those countries which are relatively new to the biotechnology field, and to those wanting to learn about thee newly created biotechnology initiatives.

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851993311
• ISBN 13: 9780851993317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Tzotzos George T., Skryabin K.G.