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- catalog abstract ""A scientific discovery as revolutionary as the splitting of the atom will come of age in the 90's - the human manipulation of the genetic building blocks that make up life. Like atomic fission, the results can be used for both good and bad. Choices made now will define the biogenetic end-game. Will it be a boon, or a curse?" "Michael W. Fox, the respected Vice President of the Humane Society of the United States, here looks at the biogenetic controversy and draws some troubling conclusions. Biogenetic research is capable of producing new life forms whose effects may alter the intricate balance of Nature in ways no one can foretell. "Superpigs" that grow larger than any pig before, cows that breed on an accelerated cycle, "new" vegetables, tomatoes that won't freeze - such new life forms can now be patented, making them potential sources of enormous profits for biotech companies. And the record of government, academia, and industry is spotty at best at protecting the earth - yet these same forces are in control of the biogenetic future." "Superpigs and Wondercorn is at once an eye-opening survey of a dramatic, sometimes frightening new technology and an impassioned plea to use these new tools in the long-term interests of the global ecosystem."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b3844195.
- catalog created "c1992.".
- catalog date "1992".
- catalog date "c1992.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1992.".
- catalog description ""A scientific discovery as revolutionary as the splitting of the atom will come of age in the 90's - the human manipulation of the genetic building blocks that make up life. Like atomic fission, the results can be used for both good and bad. Choices made now will define the biogenetic end-game. Will it be a boon, or a curse?" "Michael W. Fox, the respected Vice President of the Humane Society of the United States, here looks at the biogenetic controversy and draws some troubling conclusions. Biogenetic research is capable of producing new life forms whose effects may alter the intricate balance of Nature in ways no one can foretell. "Superpigs" that grow larger than any pig before, cows that breed on an accelerated cycle, "new" vegetables, tomatoes that won't freeze - such new life forms can now be patented, making them potential sources of enormous profits for biotech companies. And the record of government, academia, and industry is spotty at best at protecting the earth - yet these same forces are in control of the biogenetic future." "Superpigs and Wondercorn is at once an eye-opening survey of a dramatic, sometimes frightening new technology and an impassioned plea to use these new tools in the long-term interests of the global ecosystem."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "1. Biotechnology: The World Made Over -- 2. Genetic Engineering and Scientific Imperialism -- 3. Regulating Biotechnology -- 4. Genetic Engineering, Agriculture, and Society -- 5. Genetic Engineering of Animals -- 6. Patenting of Animals -- 7. Nature-Conservation, Biodiversity, and Biotechnology -- 8. Corporate Responsibility in Biotechnology -- 9. Biotechnology, Ethics, and Human Evolution -- Appendix A: Milestones in the History of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology -- Appendix B: Organizations That Supported Legislation to Halt the Patenting of Animals -- Appendix C: Resources for Public Involvement.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-199) and index.".
- catalog extent "209 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Superpigs and wondercorn.".
- catalog identifier "1558211829".
- catalog isFormatOf "Superpigs and wondercorn.".
- catalog issued "1992".
- catalog issued "c1992.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Lyons & Burford,".
- catalog relation "Superpigs and wondercorn.".
- catalog subject "174/.9574 20".
- catalog subject "Biotechnology Environmental aspects.".
- catalog subject "Biotechnology Social aspects.".
- catalog subject "Genetic engineering Environmental aspects.".
- catalog subject "Genetic engineering Social aspects.".
- catalog subject "TP248.6 F69 1992".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. Biotechnology: The World Made Over -- 2. Genetic Engineering and Scientific Imperialism -- 3. Regulating Biotechnology -- 4. Genetic Engineering, Agriculture, and Society -- 5. Genetic Engineering of Animals -- 6. Patenting of Animals -- 7. Nature-Conservation, Biodiversity, and Biotechnology -- 8. Corporate Responsibility in Biotechnology -- 9. Biotechnology, Ethics, and Human Evolution -- Appendix A: Milestones in the History of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology -- Appendix B: Organizations That Supported Legislation to Halt the Patenting of Animals -- Appendix C: Resources for Public Involvement.".
- catalog title "Superpigs and wondercorn : the brave new world of biotechnology and where it all may lead / Michael W. Fox.".
- catalog type "text".