Women in Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Molfino, Francesca; Zucco, Flavia
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Description for Women in Biotechnology
Hardback. This is a study of the relationships among women scientists, particularly biotechnologists. It also explores the perspective of other disciplines, seeking to bridge the communication gap between science, the humanities and different feminist groups. Editor(s): Molfino, Francesca; Zucco, Flavia. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
Johannes Klumpers Biotechnologies, such as genetic engineering, cloning and biodiversity, raise many legal and ethical concerns, so it is important that people understand these issues and feel able to express their opinions. This is why the European Commission has been, for a number of years, supporting actions to improve communication among scientists in these diverse areas. The project ‘Women in Biotechnology’ (WONBIT), financed under the 6th Framework programme of the European Commission, is an excellent example of what can be done to target opinion-formers such as scientists, economists and lawyers in bottom-up activities, and to encourage a debate on gender ... Read more
Johannes Klumpers Biotechnologies, such as genetic engineering, cloning and biodiversity, raise many legal and ethical concerns, so it is important that people understand these issues and feel able to express their opinions. This is why the European Commission has been, for a number of years, supporting actions to improve communication among scientists in these diverse areas. The project ‘Women in Biotechnology’ (WONBIT), financed under the 6th Framework programme of the European Commission, is an excellent example of what can be done to target opinion-formers such as scientists, economists and lawyers in bottom-up activities, and to encourage a debate on gender ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402086106
SKU
V9781402086106
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Women in Biotechnology
From the reviews: "Women in Biotechnology examines legal, ethical, scientific, and technological issues related to development in biological technology from a woman’s point of view. … this volume is a collection of papers presented at the international Wombit Conference dealing with women in biotechnology in Rome, Italy, in June 2007. … it is also accessible ... Read more