Trading in Genes: Development Perspectives on Biotechnology, Trade and Sustainability

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Ricardo Melendez-Ortiz Vicente Sanchez

Trading in Genes

Development Perspectives on Biotechnology, Trade and Sustainability

Ricardo Melendez-Ortiz, Vicente Sanchez

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English

Earthscan Ltd
01 September 2005

Development studies; Chemical industries; Genetics (non-medical); Genetic engineering

Few scientific developments have given rise to as much controversy as biotechnology. Numerous groups are united in their opposition, expressing concern over environmental and health risks, impacts on rural livelihoods, the economic dominance of multinational companies and the ethical implications of crossing species boundaries. Among the supporters of the technology are those that believe in its potential to enhance food security, further economic development, increase productivity and reduce environmental pressures. As a result, countries - and sectors within countries - find themselves at odds with each other while potential opportunities for development offered by the use of biotechnology are seized or missed, and related risks go unmanaged.

This book, a unique interdisciplinary collection of perspectives from the developing world, examines the ongoing debate. Writing for the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, leading experts address issues such as diffusion of technology, intellectual property rights, the Cartagena Protocol, impacts of international trade, capacity building and biotechnology research and regulation. With the most recent and relevant examples from around the world, Trading in Genes offers the reader a single-volume overview of the connections between biotechnology, trade and sustainability that is both wide-ranging and thorough

By: Vicente Sanchez
Edited by: Ricardo Melendez-Ortiz
Imprint: Earthscan Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 521g
ISBN: 9781844070275
ISBN 10: 1844070271
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 September 2005
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ricardo Melendez-Ortiz is Executive Director of the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD). Vicente Sanchez is Visiting Professor at the United Nations University's Institute of Advanced Studies