Women in Biotechnology
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| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands |
| Subject: | Biotechnology, Life sciences, Medicine |
| Authors: | Francesca Molfino , Flavia Zucco |
| Pages: | 352 pages |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| ISBN: | 9789048179336 |
| Call No: | QH 92.W872 2008 |
Johannes Klumpers Biotechnologies, such as genetic engineering, cloning and biodiversity, raise many legal and ethical concerns, so it is important that people understand these issues and feel able to express their opinions. This is why the European Commission has been, for a number of years, supporting actions to improve communication among scientists in these diverse areas. The project ‘Women in Biotechnology’ (WONBIT), financed under the 6th Framework programme of the European Commission, is an excellent example of what can be done to target opinion-formers such as scientists, economists and lawyers in bottom-up activities, and to encourage a debate on gender issues triggered by developments in the life sciences.