Assessing Ecological Risks of Biotechnology

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Presents a comprehensive analysis of ecological risk assessment for biotechnology, primarily from the point of view of a research scientist but also of regulators, philosophers, and research managers. Emphasizes the ecological risks associated with releasing genetically engineered organisms into the environment. The 17 individually authored chapters are arranged in sections covering the ecological experience gained from biological introductions, the characteristics of microbial communities, mathematical models for risk assessment at four levels, and the regulation, research trends, and social values of biotechnology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)