Cross-Cultural Biotechnology
A Reader
Michael C. Brannigan (Anthology Editor) , Stella Gonzalez Arnal (Contributor) , Donald Chalmers (Contributor) , David Kum-Wah Chan (Contributor) , Margaret Coffey (Contributor) , Jo Ann T. Croom (Contributor) ,
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Cross-Cultural Biotechnology
A Reader
Michael C. Brannigan (Anthology Editor) , Stella Gonzalez Arnal (Contributor) , Donald Chalmers (Contributor) , David Kum-Wah Chan (Contributor) , Margaret Coffey (Contributor) , Jo Ann T. Croom (Contributor) ,
- Textbook
Description
What is biotechnology? What are its goals? Are there global benefits, or are there more perils than promises? Why is it that the poor remain poor?
This book exposes biotechnology within a global context and challenges us to cultivate a shared humane vision. Part one outlines major global issues and international policies. Here we see the ubiquitous tension between commercialization and equitable access. The need for global partnership is clear. Part two examines specific biotechnological challenges in various cultures: genetic research in the U.S.A.; genetic testing and regulatory concerns in Canada; embryonic research in Europe; overcoming past legacies in the former Soviet republic; Jewish and Islamic perspectives on biotechnologies; food security issues in Africa; Confucianism in Asia; and the role of indigenous cultures. Part three explores global challenges: the need to balance intellectual property rights and fair access; the need for media sensitivity to cultural contexts; finally, the need to better understand and prepare for bioterrorism.
Although western voices still dominate the discussion, it is time to listen to other viewpoints from other cultures. This book embraces a global voice and message: Cross-cultural bridge-building is needed now, more than ever.
Table of Contents
Part 2 International Overviews and Policies
Chapter 3 Commercialization and Benefit-Sharing of Biotechnology: Cross-Cultural Concerns?
Chapter 4 The International Human Genome Project: An Overview
Chapter 5 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Biotechnology
Part 6 Specific Challenges in Cultures and Nations
Chapter 7 The Ethics and Policy Issues in Creating a Stem Cell Donor: A Case Study in Reproductive Genetics
Chapter 8 Optimizing Safety and Benefits of Genetic Testing: A Look at the Canadian Policy
Chapter 9 Experimentation on Human Embryos: The Bioethical Discussion in Europe with Special Attention to Austria and Germany
Chapter 10 The Cultural Challenge of Biotechnology in Post-Communist Europe
Chapter 11 Why Is This Gene Different from All Other Genes? The Jewish Approach to Biotechnology
Chapter 12 Islamic Perspectives on Biotechnology
Chapter 13 Agricultural Biotechnology in African Countries
Chapter 14 Autonomy, Humane Medicine, and Research Ethics: An East Asian Perspective
Chapter 15 Indigenous Knowledge, Patenting, and the Biotechnology Industry
Part 16 Specific Global Challenges
Chapter 17 Cross-Cultural Issues in Balancing Patent Rights and Consumer Access to Biotechnological and Pharmaceutical Inventions
Chapter 18 Media, Biotechnology, and Culture
Chapter 19 Tricksters, The Plague, and Mirrors: Biotechnology, Bioterrorism, and Justice
Product details
| Published | 27 Aug 2004 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9780742575844 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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