Biotechnology: Economic and Social Aspects: Issues for Developing Countries

Hardback

Main Details

Title Biotechnology: Economic and Social Aspects: Issues for Developing Countries
Authors and Contributors      Edited by E. J. DaSilva
Edited by C. Ratledge
Edited by A. Sasson
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:404
Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 156
Category/GenreBiotechnology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521384735
ClassificationsDewey:660.6091724
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 30 April 1992
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book deals with the important issues involved in developing biotechnologically based industries in developing countries. The science and most of the techniques are well established, and it is often possible to obtain the desired finance. This book however, examines the sorts of choices that a developing country has to make to go ahead with projects and their likely socio-economic consequences. Each of the chapters in this book is written by experts in their field and discusses the current biotechnologically-based industries and their state of development, their suitability for various economies, and the problems associated with developing them. Other chapters discuss environmental questions and further socio-economic factors that need to be considered in order to bring about successful wealth creation in these countries.

Reviews

' ... a satisfying volume, well worth the money.' C. Bucke, Biologist