Peacock, Kathy Wilson creator text bibliography nyu New York Facts on File c2010 2010 monographic eng

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xiv, 349 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. Explains why biotechnology is a relevant and volatile issues. Begins with a history of biotechnology and its effect on agriculture, medicine, and the environment. Equal space is devoted to discussing the efforts of human-rights advocates, animal-rights advocates, and environmentalists to create definitive governmental regulations for this budding industry The issue -- Focus on the United States -- Global perspective -- United States documents -- International documents -- How to research biotechnology -- Facts and figures -- Key players A to Z -- Organizations and agencies specialized Kathy Wilson Peacock ; foreword by Charles Hagedorn Includes bibliographical references and index Biotechnology Popular works Genetic engineering Popular works 9780816077847 (alk. paper) UMP 110531 20251117150449.0 vtls000053219