Owning the genome : a moral analysis of DNA patenting / David B. Resnik.

  • Resnik, David B.
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[2004], ©2004
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Publication/Creation

Albany : State University of New York Press, [2004], ©2004.

Physical description

xiii, 235 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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Contents

Introduction and overview -- DNA and biotechnology -- DNA as intellectual property -- Arguments for DNA patenting -- Patenting nature? -- DNA patents and human dignity -- DNA patents and scientific progress -- DNA patents and medicine -- DNA patents and agriculture -- Conclusions and policy recommendations.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-230) and index.

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    Medical Collection
    KF3133.B56 2004R47o
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  • 0791459314
  • 0791459322