The Uses of Life

A History of Biotechnology

Robert Bud author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:27th May '94

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This first history of biotechnology provides a readable and challenging account that will be of interest to anyone interested in this key component of modern industry.

This first history of biotechnology provides a readable and challenging account that will appeal to anyone interested in this key component of modern industry.This book shows, for the first time, how modern biotechnology grew out of this century's hopes for a new relationship between biology and engineering. Long before recombinant DNA, these promised a new kind of technology. By exploring the rich and surprisingly overlooked complex of prophesies, industrial and scientific development and government programs, the book sheds new light on the expectations now held for biotechnology. A world-wide view, covering developments, not just in America but also in Europe and Japan, uncovers surprising links. This makes possible a coherent story to supersede the historical notes which have been available until now. This first history of biotechnology provides a readable and challenging account that will appeal to anyone interested in the development of this key component of modern industry.

'… delightful, informative, readable …' Jack Pasternak, ASM News
'… the best introduction to the comparative and cultural history of biotechnology …' Glenn E. Burgos, Science
'… well produced, satisfying and enjoyable to read.' Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology

ISBN: 9780521476997

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm

Weight: 470g

320 pages