International Governance of Biotechnology: Needs, Problems and Potential

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Dr. Catherine Rhodes, BA International Relations and Security Studies, MRes, PhD (Research Fellow in Ethics of Science,)

International Governance of Biotechnology

Needs, Problems and Potential

Dr. Catherine Rhodes, BA International Relations and Security Studies, MRes, PhD (Research Fellow in Ethics of Science,)

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Bloomsbury Academic
01 December 2010

Biotechnology industries; International law; Biotechnology

Series: Science Ethics and Society

This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com.

The significant media coverage recently given to issues such as the international impacts of biofuel production policies, advances in synthetic biology, and the ethical implications of research involving embryonic stem cells, is indicative of the high-level of interest - among policy-makers, academics and the public - in the biotechnology revolution, its applications, impacts and control. There is also significant interest in international regulatory processes as a form of governance, and international regulation is a vital part of efforts to manage the impacts of the biotechnology revolution, since many of these are global in their nature.

The book establishes the need for international regulation of biotechnology, identifying the roles it needs to play, and the issues it needs to cover. Having outlined the importance of coherence to the effective functioning of international regulatory sets, a model of coherent international regulation is established, against which the biotechnology regulations can be assessed. This book approaches the subject from an international relations perspective but also draws from, and will contribute to, literature in the fields of international law, global governance, technological governance, and science-society relations.

By: Dr. Catherine Rhodes BA International Relations and Security Studies MRes PhD (Research Fellow in Ethics of Science )
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 505g
ISBN: 9781849660655
ISBN 10: 1849660654
Series: Science Ethics and Society
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 December 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 - Introduction Part 1 - Context Chapter 2 - The Biotechnology Revolution Chapter 3 - The Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution Chapter 4 - Regulatory Needs Part 2 - Model and Regulations Chapter 5 - A Model of Coherent International Regulation Chapter 6 - The Regulations Part 3 - Analysis Chapter 7 - Common Purpose; Common Principles; Common Historical Development; Common Identity Chapter 8 - Self-referencing; Shared Definitions; Unifying Provisions; Complementary Provisions Chapter 9 - Common structure; Common Administration and Review Procedures; Common Enforcement and Dispute Settlement Mechanisms; Same strength of Force Chapter 10 - Single International Organization; Self-Contained; Clear Issue Focus; Comprehensive Coverage of the Issue Chapter 11 - Findings and Implications for the Effective Control of the Biotechnology Revolution Chapter 12 - Conclusion

Catherine Rhodes is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation at the University of Manchester. She was previously Research Fellow at the Bradford Disarmament Research Centre, Departments of Peace Studies, Bradford University. She has also been a Visiting Fellow at the Brocher Foundation, Geneva and worked as a regulatory consultant for LG Ltd on a major European Commission project on biotechnology regulation.