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Author Fincham, J. R. S.

Title Genetically engineered organisms : benefits and risks / J.R.S. Fincham and J.R. Ravetz ; in collaboration with a working party of the Council for Science and Society
Published Milton Keynes : Open University Press, 1991

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Description ix, 158 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Contents 1. Introduction- how safe are engineered organisms? -- 2. DNA - how it works and how it can be manipulated -- 3. Genetically manipulated organisms in industry -- 4. Genetically manipulated microorganisms for use in agriculture -- 5. Genetic engineering of agricultural plants -- 6. Genetic engineering of animals -- 7. Vaccines obtained by genetic engineering -- 8. Applications to the human genome -- 9. Risk assessment -- 10. Managing the uncertainties of risk management
Analysis Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering
Overseas item
Risk
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Genetic engineering -- Social aspects.
Recombinant microorganisms -- Safety measures.
Transgenic organisms -- Safety measures.
Author Ravetz, Jerome R.
Council for Science and Society.
LC no. 91184230
ISBN 0335096190