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Owning the genome : a moral analysis of DNA patenting / David B. Resnik.

Author/creator Resnik, David B.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoAlbany, NY : State University of New York Press,
Descriptionxiii, 235 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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Subject(s)
United States. Patent and Trademark Office
DNA
Patents as Topic--ethics
Biotechnology--ethics
Genome
Public Policy
United States
Contents Introduction and overview -- DNA and biotechnology -- DNA as intellectual property -- Arguments for DNA patenting -- Patenting nature? -- DNA patents and human dignity -- DNA patents and scientific progress -- DNA patents and medicine -- DNA patents and agriculture -- Conclusions and policy recommendations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 211-230) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2004041648
ISBN9780791459317
ISBN0791459314
ISBN9780791459324 (pbk.)
ISBN0791459322 (pbk.)

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