Food, Genetic Engineering and Philosophy of Technology - Magic Bullets, Technological Fixes and Responsibility to the Future (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book describes specific, well-know controversies in the genetic modification debate and connects them to deeper philosophical issues in philosophy of technology. It contributes to the current, far-reaching deliberations about the future of food, agriculture and society. Controversies over so-called Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) regularly appear in the press. The biotechnology debate has settled into a long-term philosophical dispute. The discussion goes much deeper than the initial empirical questions about whether or not GM food and crops are safe for human consumption or pose environmental harms that dominated news reports. In fact, the implications of this debate extend beyond the sphere of food and agriculture to encompass the general role of science and technology in society. The GM controversy provides an occasion to explore important issues in philosophy of technology. Researchers, teachers and students interested in agricultural biotechnology, philosophy of technology and the future of food and agriculture will find this exploration timely and thought provoking.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics, 28
Release date:	November 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	N. Dane Scott
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	158
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-96025-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > Genetic engineering Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-96025-3
Barcode:	9783319960258

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