Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times?: A Reflection on European Policies and Human Agency (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781402016851)

Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times? A Reflection on European Policies and Human Agency is for bioethicists, ethicists (theologians/philosophers), professionals in biotechnology, EU and national policy makers, and professors/teachers of courses in applied ethics (master level or equivalent).
This volume presents an interdisciplinary reflection on the nature and scope of current biotechnology in Europe. The author contemplates upon the actual structures and potential functions of biotechnology in our societies in order to allow for a balanced discussion and common reflection on the topic. This volume is unique in that it offers a concise presentation of the current biotechnological arena in Europe with its ethical implications. It provides a survey of topical Council of Europe documents and treaties.

Author: L. Reuter
ISBN-10: 1402016859
ISBN-13: 9781402016851
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2003
Pages: 231
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.60w x 0.74d