Impacts of technological change have historically been assessed
only after the passage of a significant period of time. It is then
that historians recreate the decisions that were made, sort out the
influencing factors, and debate in hindsight the options that were
available at the time. Sheldon Krimsky, consistent with the
importance of his subject, telescopes this process by providing to
contemporary readers a broad overview of the first ten years of the
industrial revolution in applied molecular genetics. He discusses
the birth and expectations of the biotechnology industry, the
response to products of genetic engineering, perspectives on risk
assessment from different sectors of the scientific community, and
public initiatives to regulate new products. The author explores
the social and political discourse on the direction of
biotechnology, and offers the most detailed examination to date of
the controversy over the environmental release of genetically
engineered organisms. Finally, he takes a critical look at the
conventional role of technology assessment and suggests an
alternative model that fits more closely with the needs of an
environmentally sensitive world.
Krimsky's thought-provoking work offers readers a unique
opportunity to understand what questions were being asked, what
options were available, and what decisions were being made when the
industrial application of genetic technologies was still in its
infancy. His insider's perspective will interest those working in
the fields of biology and social issues; science, technology, and
society; and the sociology of science. Challenging, cautioning, and
balanced, this book is required reading for all who are seriously
concerned with the relationship of emerging technologies to
society.
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