Genetics (21st Century Debates)

Genetics (21st Century Debates)

by PaulDowswell (Author)

Synopsis

This book explains genetic engineering and examines the ethical problems it raises: asking where is this new technology taking us? Issues dealt with include: GM foods GM bacteria used to clean up oil spills; Biowarfare Genetic fingerprinting; Gene therapy; Designer babies; and, Cloning.

$43.52

Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 18 Jul 2002

ISBN 10: 0750242744
ISBN 13: 9780750242745
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Author Bio
Paul Dowswell went to university in London and stayed in the city until 1991, working for the National Sound Archive, The Science Museum, BBC Books and Time Life. He now works as an author and specialises in children's information books. 'The Complete Book of the Microscope' (Usborne) which Paul edited and co-wrote won the 1999 Rhone-Poulenc Junior Prize for Science Books.