Genetic engineering (Debating The Issues (Cavendish)) by Rice, Elizabeth

Genetic engineering (Debating The Issues (Cavendish))
by Rice, Elizabeth

(#0771BM7)

Paperback Cavendish Square, 2014

Price: USD 17.07

Description: 64 pages : color illustrations; 23 cm.
Dewey: 576.5; Audience: Young Adult

Product Overview
From Follett

Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-62) and index.;Genetic engineering -- One side: the great hope -- The other side: the great danger -- You decide. "Examines the two sides of the debate related to genetic engineering and each of their benefits and dangers, including the implications in medicine, cloning, the environment, agriculture, and more"--Provided by publisher.

From the Publisher
We have entered a new era where scientists now have genetic tools to alter living organisms. Genetic engineering techniques have potential to solve medical problems, increase crop yields, and clean up environmental disasters. However, just because scientists can do something does not mean that they should. The new genetic capabilities have leaped ahead of our legal and ethical decision making, leaving many difficult questions. Explore the issues of genetic engineering and decided for yourself. Book jacket.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Cavendish Square
  • Publication Date: January 16, 2014
  • Format: Paperback
  • Series: Debating the issues
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Dewey: 576.5
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
  • ISBN-10: 1-62712-414-4
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-62712-414-0
  • Follett Number: 0771BM7
  • Audience: Young Adult