Food Biotechnology in Ethical Perspective

Thompson, Paul B.

This book provides an overview of ethical issues arising in connection with progress made in food biotechnology. There is substantive discussion of the ethical issues referring to food safety, animal welfare, environmental impact, ownership of intellectual property, and consumer perception of the product. The arguments for and against issues causing major concern are evaluated, advancing the quality of the debate. It will be of interest to companies exploiting the new biotechnology techniques, government policy makers, food scientists and biotechnologist in academic research institutions.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 1997-09-30

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780412783807

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Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 268