The Genetic Revolution. Scientific Prospects and Public Perceptions.
Language: English
Published by The Johns Hopkins Press, 1991, 295 Pp., 1991
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- Title
- The Genetic Revolution. Scientific Prospects and Public Perceptions.
- Author
- Davis, Bernard D. ( Editor ).
- Publisher
- The Johns Hopkins Press, 1991, 295 Pp.
- Publication year
- 1991
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- Very Good
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- Hard Cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0801842352
- ISBN 13
- 9780801842351
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Remarkable advances in molecular genetics have brought benefits ranging from more flavorful tomatoes to inexpensive human insulin produced in bacteria. But not everyone welcomes the inevitable "genetic revolution." Perhaps because experts and the general public belatedly recognized that the benefits of other technologies have come at great cost--pollution of the environment, exhaustion of natural resources, even damage to the atmosphere--many assume that similarly unintended and unforeseen harmful consequences are inevitable for biotechnology. What monsters and disasters, they wonder, will accompany the miracles of this latest advance?
In The Genetic Revolution Bernard D. Davis and other experts address such fears with clear explanations of molecular genetics, its practical applications in biotechnology, its legal implications, and its surprising historical context. In fact, "biotechnology" is as old as civilization itself--and was originally called "domestication": the adaptation of initiallywild organisms, by empirical genetic selection, to meet human needs. And the scientific record shows that, unlike more recent technologies based on the physical sciences, the great benefits of domestication have been remarkably free of harmful side effects. Defenders argue that the new techniques of genetic engineering will simply increase the speed, precision, and range of domestication. However, the purpose will remain the same: to strengthen those traits, in animals, plants, or microbes, that make the organism more useful for humans.
To ensure that all sides of the debate are heard, Davis has chosen outstanding contributors with a wide range of viewpoints--from apprehensive to enthusiastic--and a variety of backgrounds, including political science, law, and government regulation, as well as biology and medicine. With the latest information on the likely impact of genetic engineering in agriculture, animal husbandry, ecology, and medical research and practice, The Genetic Revolution introduces scientific facts and informed opinions to an emotional and often confusing public discussion.
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"The discussions are balanced, thoughtful, and carefully reasoned, as would be expected of this group of authors. At the end of the book, Davis summarizes these essays in a way which integrates the information and reflects how it all fits together. The writing could be used as a model by young scientists everywhere." -- The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine.
"The Genetic Revolution is presented in a format that is simultaneously easy to digest yet thought provoking. The information is well organized, clear, and accurate. For the novice, the book presents a solid and well-formulated introduction to the genetic revolution. For the experienced reader, the book presents provocative issues that will be with us for many years to come." -- BioScience
"The clarity and conciseness of this book is impressive. Authors of textbooks may well take heed. Its balanced message will be intelligible to scientists and physicians, young and old, as well as to laymen, especially those with concern for health care or the environment and those who carry responsibility for policy making." -- Pharos
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