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The Uses of Life

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The Uses of Life

The Uses of Life

A History of Biotechnology
Robert Bud, Science Museum, London
Mark F. Cantley
August 1994
Paperback
9780521476997
AUD$84.50
exc GST
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    This book shows, for the first time, how modern biotechnology grew out of this century's hopes for a new relationship between biology and engineering. Long before recombinant DNA, these promised a new kind of technology. By exploring the rich and surprisingly overlooked complex of prophesies, industrial and scientific development and government programs, the book sheds new light on the expectations now held for biotechnology. A world-wide view, covering developments, not just in America but also in Europe and Japan, uncovers surprising links. This makes possible a coherent story to supersede the historical notes which have been available until now. This first history of biotechnology provides a readable and challenging account that will appeal to anyone interested in the development of this key component of modern industry.

    • The first history of biotechnology
    • Shows how the hopes and fears for the combination of biology with engineering have been an integral part of the history of the 20th century
    • Striking cover

    Reviews & endorsements

    '… delightful, informative, readable …' Jack Pasternak, ASM News

    '… the best introduction to the comparative and cultural history of biotechnology …' Glenn E. Burgos, Science

    '… well produced, satisfying and enjoyable to read.' Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology

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    August 1994
    Paperback
    9780521476997
    320 pages
    229 × 152 × 18 mm
    0.47kg
    22 b/w illus. 1 table
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    Contents

    Table of Contents

    • List of illustrations
    • Foreword M. F. Cantley (Head of Concentration Unit for Biotechnology in Europe (CUBE) Directorate General for Science, Research and Development Commission of the European Communities)
    • Acknowledgements
    • Introduction
    • 1. The origins of zymotechnology
    • 2. From zymotechnology to biotechnology
    • 3. The engineering of nature
    • 4. Institutional reality
    • 5. The chemical engineering front
    • 6. Biotechnology - the green technology
    • 7. From professional to policy category
    • 8. The wedding with genetics
    • 9. The 1980s: between life and commerce
    • Epilogue
    • Notes
    • Sources
    • Index.
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