The Genetic revolution : scientific prospects and public perceptions / edited by Bernard D. Davis.
| Other author | Davis, Bernard D., 1916-1994. |
| Other author | American Academy of Arts and Sciences. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©1991. |
| Description | xvi, 295 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The issues : prospects versus perceptions / Bernard D. Davis -- The background : from classical to molecular genetics / Bernard D. Davis -- Microbes : the laboratory and the field / Allan M. Campbell -- An ecological perspective / Simon A. Levin -- An environmentalist perspective/ Margaret Mellon -- Public policy / Aaron Wildavsky -- Plant agriculture / Charles J. Arntzen -- Animal agriculture / Franklin M. Lowe -- Molecular medicine / Theodore Friedmann -- Neuroscience / James H. Schwartz -- Evolution / Francisco J. Ayala -- Regulation / Henry I. Miller-- Regulatory law / Richard B. Stewart -- Summary and comments : scientific chapters / Bernard D. Davis -- Comments : public policy issues /Harvey Brooks and Rollin B. Johnson. |
| General note | Based on conference proceedings sponsored by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-284) and index. |
| LCCN | 91011019 |
| ISBN | 0801842352 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0801842395 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH442 .G463 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |