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Designer Animals

Mapping the Issues in Animal Biotechnology

Sarah Hartley editor Conrad Brunk editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of Toronto Press

Published:30th Dec '13

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Designer Animals is an in-depth study of the debates surrounding the development of animal biotechnology, which is quickly emerging out of the laboratory and into the commercial marketplace. This book innovatively combines expert analysis on the technology's economic, professional, ethical, and religious implications while remaining firmly grounded in the 'real world' political environment in which the issue is played out.

Designer Animals uses non-technical language to explore the science behind animal biotechnology and the ethical frameworks at play in its surrounding debates. By investigating the interests of major stakeholders, including researchers on the cutting edge of science; mainstream and 'alternative' agriculture organizations; the animal welfare movement; and health care providers, patients, and researchers, the contributors illuminate the most important points of agreement and disagreement on this hotly contested topic.

ISBN: 9781442626607

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm

Weight: 460g

286 pages