Crossing Over
Genomics in the Public Arena
- Publisher
- University of Calgary Press
- Initial publish date
- Jul 2023
- Subjects
- Biotechnology, Genetics & Genomics, Ethics
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- ISBN
- 9781773853154
- Publish Date
- Jul 2023
- List Price
- $39.95
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Description
Technologies of the life sciences offer tremendous possibilities but also numerous challenges. Crossing Over looks at the social and ethical issues around the new biology, particularly genomics and biotechnology. It examines the world of biotechnology from different perspectives, including economics, law, communications, the sciences, and bioethics.
The contributors to this volume respond to questions such as: How will we ensure technologies adopted in genomics research are not just economically beneficial but also socially and environmentally sustainable? What is the impact of the media on the development of these technologies? What are the ethical implications? What governance arrangements are appropriate? How are citizens and consumers expected to participate?
Crossing Over's interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of biotechnology in society will ultimately contribute to our overall understanding of this hot-button issue and will help us make better-informed choices for the future.
About the authors
Edna Einsiedel is University Professor and Professor of Communications Studies in the Department of Communication and Culture at the University of Calgary. She has been a member of numerous policy committees and written on biotechnology for the Canadian government.
Frank Timmermans is a research assistant at the University of Calgary.