18. The Regulation of Modern Biotechnology: A Historical and European Perspective: A Case Study in How Societies Cope with New Knowledge in the Last Quarter of the Twentieth Century
- Prof. Dr. H.-J. Rehm2,
- Dr. G. Reed3
Published Online: 11 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9783527620975.ch18
Copyright © 1995 VCH Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Book Title

Biotechnology: Legal, Economic and Ethical Dimensions, Volume 12, Second Edition
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How to Cite
Cantley, M. F. (2008) The Regulation of Modern Biotechnology: A Historical and European Perspective: A Case Study in How Societies Cope with New Knowledge in the Last Quarter of the Twentieth Century, in Biotechnology: Legal, Economic and Ethical Dimensions, Volume 12, Second Edition (eds H.-J. Rehm and G. Reed), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527620975.ch18
Editor Information
- 2
Institut für Mikrobiologie, Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 3, D-48149 Münster
- 3
2131 N. Summit Ave., Apartment #304, Milwaukee, WI 53202-1347, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 APR 2008
- Published Print: 23 FEB 1995
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527283224
Online ISBN: 9783527620975
- Summary
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- References
Keywords:
- biotechnology;
- genetic engineering;
- various strands;
- remarkable scientific discoveries;
- multi-international-institutional
Summary
The prelims comprise:
Origins and Beginnings: from Avery to Asilomar, and Capitol Hill
Beginnings in Europe: From “GMAG” to the EC's 1982 Council Recommendation
From Research to Strategy, Co-ordination and Concertation, by Commission and Industry
1985-1990: From Strategy to Legislation
Policy Evolution at National Level, in Different Continents, Countries and Cultures
International Actors: European, the OECD, the UN Agencies and Rio
Re-thinking and Review: 1990-1995
Synthesis and Conclusions: Learning from History Personal Statement
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