Biotechnology, Security and the Search for Limits: An Inquiry into Research and Methods
Author:   B. Rappert
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9780230002487


Pages:   198
Publication Date:   19 September 2007
Format:   Hardback
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Biotechnology, Security and the Search for Limits examines the post 9/11 security implications for life science research as well as the methodological issues associated with conducting social research. In doing so the book considers the place of biological and social research in creating and responding to societal problems.

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Author:   B. Rappert
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.397kg
ISBN:  

9780230002487


ISBN 10:   023000248
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   19 September 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Introduction: What Should be Done?   PART I: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND SOCIAL INQUIRY Chapter 1: The Dilemmas of Dual Use Research Chapter 2: Discussing Science Chapter 3: Inquiry, Engagement, and Education   PART II: THE CONVERSATIONS - THEMES AND ACTIONS Chapter 4: Learning to Respond Chapter 5: Openness and Constraint Chapter 6: Neutrality and Bias Chapter 7: Expertise and Equality   PART III: THE LIMITS OF METHOD Chapter 8: Closing Remarks

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BRIAN RAPPERT is an Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Public Affairs in the Department of Sociology & Philosophy at the University of Exeter, UK. His long term interest has been the examination of how choices can and are made about the regulation of technologies in conditions of uncertainty and disagreement.

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