Genomics And Social Science Research.
Title:
Genomics And Social Science Research.
Author:
Bezold, Clement.
ISBN:
9781845446291
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (50 pages)
Series:
Foresight ; v.4
Foresight
Contents:
Contents -- Access to foresight online -- Introduction -- Biotechnology overview: applications and forecasts -- Genomics and social science: issues and priorities -- Genomics and society: four scenarios for 2015 -- Social science research priorities related to genomics: the ''bottom line'' for the ESRC genomics scenarios project -- Book review -- Publications -- Conference calendar -- The Centre for Future Studies.
Abstract:
From forecasting the future of technology to shaping the priorities for researchNew technologies are allowing us to shape aspects of the world in unprecedented ways.The new understandings of how genetic information is processed in biological systems,what the functions of specific genes are, and how to engage in ''genetic engineering'' aswell as screening and other practices, are startling examples of this.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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