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Biotechnology and international law /

As with any rapid technological development, the biotechnology revolution is putting great strains on the ability of law to adapt to new challenges and threats. Although there is general agreement on the need to regulate biotechnology in many different fields of human activity (agriculture, life sci...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Francioni, Francesco, Scovazzi, Tullio
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford ; Portland, OR : Hart, 2006.
Series:Studies in international law (Stockholm, Sweden) ; vol. 9.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:As with any rapid technological development, the biotechnology revolution is putting great strains on the ability of law to adapt to new challenges and threats. Although there is general agreement on the need to regulate biotechnology in many different fields of human activity (agriculture, life sciences, forensic science) domestic law remains deeply divided over the best approach to take. This book is the first attempt at covering the most pressing legal issues raised by the impact of biotechnologies on different categories of international norms. Through the contribution of a selected group.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxvii, 448 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781847312693
1847312691
9781841136318
184113631X
9781472563705
1472563700