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Who Owns You?: Science, Innovation, and the Gene Patent Wars
David Koepsell
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Paperback. The 2nd Edition of Who Owns You, David Koepsell s widely acclaimed exploration of the philosophical and legal problems of patenting human genes, is updated to reflect the most recent changes to the cultural and legal climate relating to the practice of gene patenting. Series: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; LNRD; LNTM; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
The 2nd Edition of Who Owns You, David Koepsell’s widely acclaimed exploration of the philosophical and legal problems of patenting human genes, is updated to reflect the most recent changes to the cultural and legal climate relating to the practice of gene patenting.
The 2nd Edition of Who Owns You, David Koepsell’s widely acclaimed exploration of the philosophical and legal problems of patenting human genes, is updated to reflect the most recent changes to the cultural and legal climate relating to the practice of gene patenting.
- Lays bare the theoretical assumptions that underpin the injustice of patents on unmodified genes
- Makes a unique argument for a commons-by-necessity, explaining how parts of the universe are simply not susceptible to monopoly claims
- Represents the only work that attempts to first define the nature of the genetic objects involved before any ethical conclusions are reached
- Provides ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Public Philosophy Series
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118948507
SKU
V9781118948507
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99-1
About David Koepsell
David Koepsell is an author, philosopher, attorney, and educator whose recent research focuses on the nexus of science, technology, ethics, and public policy. He has provided commentary regarding ethics, society, religion, and technology for MSNBC, Fox News Channel, The Guardian, The Washington Times, NPR Radio, Radio Free Europe, Air America, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and the Associated Press, and other ... Read more
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