Title Genetic engineering : catastrophe or utopia? / Peter R. Wheale, Ruth M. McNally

Published Hemel Hempstead, England : Harvester Wheatsheaf ; New York : St. Martin's Press, 1988 ©1988

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Description xvi, 332 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm Contents pt. 1. Revolution in genetics -- 1. The double Helix -- 2. Genetic engineering -- 3. Guardians or jackasses? -- 4. Jumping genes -- pt. 2. The bio-industrial complex -- 5. Utopian science -- 6. Vermes chaos: genetically engineered microbes in biotechnology -- 7. Caducean crucible: environmental releases -- 8. Biowar -- pt. 3. Perfectability versus responsibility -- 9. Gene therapy -- 10. Genetic screening Analysis Genetic engineering Notes Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-291) and index Subject Genetic engineering -- Economic aspects. Genetic engineering -- Social aspects. Genetic engineering. Genetic Engineering. Author McNally, Ruth M., author LC no. 86027915 ISBN 0312004796 074500010X

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