This book is a practical guide to assessing the risks involved in introducing genetically-engineered microorganisms and plants into the environment. Five methodologies are presented for integrating the diverse data essential for accurate risk assessment. The social and economic impacts of biotechnology and related ethical issues are presented as essential components of risk-benefit assessment.

Risk Assessment in Genetic Engineering (ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY)

Science & Math

Levin, Morris A.

Strauss, Harlee S.

Biological Sciences

McGraw=Hill

Microbial Ecology: Principles, Methods, and Applications (ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY)

Seidler, Ramon J.

Rogul, Marvin

Engineered Organisms in Environmental Settings provides an update on the field applications of biotechnology products. The book unifies principles from the academic community, biotechnology specialists and other research scientists, and federal and state regulatory offices to tackle issues regarding the application of engineered organisms in the environmental setting. Topics covered include: 
<li>Bioremediation using biotechnology 
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<li>Safe and efficient applications 
</li>
<li>Risk assessment 
</li>
<li>Recent legislation affecting future environmental applications of biotechnology products 
</li>
<li>Changes in public attitude toward and acceptance of biotechnology products</li>

Engineered Organisms in Environmental Settings: Biotechnological and Agricultural Applications

Israeli, Eitan

CRC-Press

Biotechnology and the Environment: Risk & Regulation

Politics & Social Sciences

Teich, Albert H.

Social Sciences

Amer Assn for the Advancement of

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