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The biotech century : harnessing the gene and remaking the world
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The biotech century : harnessing the gene and remaking the world

by Jeremy Rifkin

This study examines the convergence of information and life sciences, exploring how genetic engineering may transform food and fibre production, medicine, and human reproduction. It addresses the ethical and economic implications of an era defined by genetic commerce.

Accession 30342 ISBN 087477909X Publisher Putnam
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