Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times?: A Reflection on European Policies and Human Agency - Hardcover

Reuter, L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402016859 ISBN 13: 9781402016851

Publisher: Springer, 2003

Synopsis

Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times? A Reflection on European Policies and Human Agency is for bioethicists, ethicists (theologians/philosophers), professionals in biotechnology, EU and national policy makers, and professors/teachers of courses in applied ethics (master level or equivalent).
This volume presents an interdisciplinary reflection on the nature and scope of current biotechnology in Europe. The author contemplates upon the actual structures and potential functions of biotechnology in our societies in order to allow for a balanced discussion and common reflection on the topic. This volume is unique in that it offers a concise presentation of the current biotechnological arena in Europe with its ethical implications. It provides a survey of topical Council of Europe documents and treaties.

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Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times? Suitable for bioethicists, ethicists (theologians/philosophers), professionals in biotechnology, EU and national policymakers, and professors/teachers of courses in applied ethics, this book presents an interdisciplinary reflection on the nature and scope of current biotechnology in Europe. Full description

Review

"For now the best concise presentation of the European bioethics and biotechnology arena."
(Erwin Bischofberger, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm)
"Most stimulating reflections on European policies."
(Göran Collste, Linköping University, Sweden)

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402016859
• ISBN 13: 9781402016851
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 242