Genetically modified organisms in developing countries :: risk analysis and governance /

"Bringing together the ideas of experts from around the world, this incisive text offers cutting-edge perspectives on the risk analysis and governance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), supporting effective and informed decision-making in developing countries. Comprised of four comprehen...

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Other Authors: Adenle, Ademola A., 1976- (Editor), Morris, E. Jane (Editor), Murphy, Denis J. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2017.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:"Bringing together the ideas of experts from around the world, this incisive text offers cutting-edge perspectives on the risk analysis and governance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), supporting effective and informed decision-making in developing countries. Comprised of four comprehensive sections, this book covers: Integrated risk analysis and decision making, giving an overview of the science involved and examining risk analysis methods that impact decision-making on the release of GMOs, particularly in developing countries. Diversification of expertise involved in risk analysis and practical ways in which the lack of expertise in developing countries can be overcome. Risk analysis based regulatory systems and how they can be undermined by power relationships and socio-political interests, as well as strategies for improving GMO policy development and regulatory decision-making. Case studies from developing countries providing lessons based on real-world experience that can inform our current thinking"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 306 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781108240031
1108240038
9781108240130
1108240135
9781316585269
1316585263

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