Biotechnology, Security and the Search for Limits - An Inquiry into Research and Methods (Hardcover)

Since 9/11 and the U.S. anthrax attacks, public, and policy concerns about the security threats posed by biological weapons has increased significantly. As a result, there are now active international deliberations about what restrictions should be placed on the openness of scientific research. "Biotechnology, Security and the Search for Limits" examines these security implications for life science research as well as the methodological issues associated with conducting social research. In doing so the book considers the place of biological and social research in creating and responding to societal problems through drawing on diverse academic traditions such as discourse analysis, social problems studies, philosophy, action research, science and technology studies, politics, and public policy.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	New Security Challenges
Release date:	September 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	B. Rappert
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	198
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-00248-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > General Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-230-00248-X
Barcode:	9780230002487

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