Biotechnology and international law /
As with any rapid technological development, the biotechnology revolution is putting great strains on the ability of law to adapt to new challenges and threats. Although there is general agreement on the need to regulate biotechnology in many different fields of human activity (agriculture, life sci...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; Portland, OR :
Hart,
2006.
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| Series: | Studies in international law (Stockholm, Sweden) ;
vol. 9. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | As with any rapid technological development, the biotechnology revolution is putting great strains on the ability of law to adapt to new challenges and threats. Although there is general agreement on the need to regulate biotechnology in many different fields of human activity (agriculture, life sciences, forensic science) domestic law remains deeply divided over the best approach to take. This book is the first attempt at covering the most pressing legal issues raised by the impact of biotechnologies on different categories of international norms. Through the contribution of a selected group. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxxvii, 448 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781847312693 1847312691 9781841136318 184113631X 9781472563705 1472563700 |
| DOI: | 10.5040/9781472563705 |