Governance of biotechnology in post-Soviet Russia / Tatyana Novossiolova.

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Novossiolova, Tatyana [Browse]
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Book
Language
English
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  • Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2017]
  • ©2017
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xv, 326 pages ; 22 cm.

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    This book provides an up-to-date analysis of the governance of biotechnology in post-Soviet Russia. The rapid advancement of the life sciences over the past few decades promises to bring tremendous benefits, but also raises significant social, ethical, legal, and security risks. Nations' adaptability to the twin challenges of attempting to secure the benefits while reducing the risks and threats is a large and still burgeoning governance challenge. Here, Novossiolova cuts across several sets of literature, bringing together elements of the anthropological study of culture; history of science and technology; management and international governance; and Soviet history and politics. Due to its multidisciplinary approach, in-depth analysis, accessible style, and extensive reference list, this text offers invaluable insights into the normative dimensions of the governance of biotechnology, unpacking both the formal and intangible attributes and artefacts of biotechnology policy and practice in Russia.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Governance of Science Before 1945
    • 3 Governance and Cultures of Life Science Research During the Cold War
    • 4 Twenty-first Century Governance Challenges in the Life Sciences
    • 5 Organisation and Governance of Soviet Biotechnology
    • 6 Post-Cold War Institutional and Infrastructural Legacies
    • 7 Life Science Policy and Practice in Present-Day Russia
    • 8 Conclusion.
    ISBN
    • 9783319510033 ((hardcover ; : acid-free paper))
    • 3319510037 ((hardcover ; : acid-free paper))
    LCCN
    2017931584
    OCLC
    962896337
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