The Import of Uncertainty.

The article focuses on the consideration of biological complexity and pluralism for creation of social policies on genetic food technologies. This framework is suggested to facilitate understanding of the intricacies of biology and human values in relation to policy making. The author asserts the ne...

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Published in:Pluralist Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 58 - 72
Main Author: Mitchell, Sandra D.
Format: Article
Published: University of Illinois Press Spring2007
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