Women in Biotechnology - Creating Interfaces (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)

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 issues triggered by developments in the life sciences. WONBIT gave rise to a successful international conference highlighting the importance of adopting good practices and ethical considerations in parallel with the rapid pace of progress in biotechnology - from a woman's point of view. In particular, the conference addressed women in decision-making positions in b- technology with specific reference to scientific excellence, social competencies and management qualities as well as issues relating to environment, society and the younger generation. But it did not stop there: a key part of the conference was dedicated to stimulating public debate among non-specialists, which has led to a number of recommen- tions to policy-makers on better communication in biotechnology, on taking better account of the gender aspects of research, and on involving more women in the decision-making process that surrounds developments in biotechnology.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	November 2008
Editors:	Francesca Molfino • Flavia Zucco
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	352
Edition:	2008 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4020-8610-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > Medical research Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > Biodiversity Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > General Books > Philosophy > General
LSN:	1-4020-8610-5
Barcode:	9781402086106

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