Genetic Engineering A Reference Handbook

ABC-CLIO's Contemporary World Issues series comprises comprehensive, balanced, one-volume reference handbooks on important topics related to science, technology, and medicine; the environment; society; politics, law, and government; criminal justice; and gender and ethnicity. -- An authoritative introductory essay on the subject -- A chronology of events, legislation, movements, and initiatives -- Biographies of activists, advocates, and legislators -- A compilation of relevant facts in the form of tables, figures, and documents -- A directory of leading organizations and agencies -- An annotated list of print resources -- An annotated list of valuable nonprint resources, such as computer databases, information available on the Internet, and audiovisual materials -- A glossary of relevant terms -- A comprehensive subject index -- Well suited for circulating collections as well as reference shelves -- Covers America and the worldA complete overview of genetic engineering, including important background information to help readers understand this important and often controversial science. -- A historical account of genetic engineering -- Biographical sketches of leading contributors -- Data and documents central to the debate -- A glossary that explains technical terms -- Includes resources for those who wish to delve deeper into the subjectLeVine, Harry, III is the author of 'Genetic Engineering A Reference Handbook', published 2006 under ISBN 9781851098606 and ISBN 1851098607.