"Genomics in Asia" focuses on issues dealing with the development
and application of molecular biology and bioengineering
technologies in Asian societies and cultures. The workshop on which
this book is based aimed to gain an insight into bioethical issues
with relation to the dynamics of Asian societies, cultures and
religions. It was to generate debate on Asian Genomics and create a
basis for comparative research into the relationship between the
development and application of modern genetics, cultural values,
and local interests in Asian societies. The papers first of all
reflect a great variety of bioethical views discussed from the
angle of different disciplinary and cultural backgrounds, creating
a basis on which a further comparison between different local
knowledge systems in relation to genomic practices will be
feasible.
This book provides insights on research into the social,
political and ethical aspects of genomics, and reflects the
bioethical experiences of researchers from Japan, China, the
Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Pakistan, India and Malaysia. The
subjects of discussion vary from genetics in China to religious
perspectives on cloning and genetic therapy. Themes include the
commercial and medical application of new bioengineering
technologies, such as the impact of preventive genetic medicine,
genetic counselling, genetically modified organisms [GMOs] and
stem-cell research on wealth distribution, cultural traditions,
social well-being, and political and legal regulations and
institutions. In the study of bioengineering in Asia, various
perspectives were brought together at a concrete research level.
The authors tried to avoid macro-concepts incorporated
bydichotomies of East and West and to acquire new insights into the
relationship between local knowledge systems and cultures and
interests groups on the one hand and the constellation of various
interests of scientific research, governments and MNCs on the
other.
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