Manipulating Life
Debating the Genetic Revolution
by Gary E. McCuen
ISBN: 0865960542
ISBN-13: 9780865960541
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Gem Pubns
Published date: 1984
Size: 6.5 x 9 inches
Weight: 0.7 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Essays discuss genetic engineering, patents for living organisms, the business of biotechnology, environmental risks, biological warfare, and the sanctity of life.
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Manipulating Life: Debating the Genetic Revolution
McCuen, Gary E. (editor)
Good. No dust jacket as issued. Ex-library. Expected library markings-Bindi. ng tight, text clear-library label cut from spine Residue of sticker . on cover; G E M/Mccuen Publications, Incorporated; 1985. Library binding. 136 p. Women in World Cultures. ; 6053 . ( more information)
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Manipulating Life
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Wisconsin: Gary Mccuen, 1985. None Stated. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER, LIGHT SHELFWEAR TO EDGES. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT STAMPED "DISCARD". ( more information)
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Manipulating Life
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Wisconsin: Gary E. Mccuen, 1985. Hardcover. Good. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER IS LIGHTLY FADED, SPINE WITH LIGHT FADING. INTERIOR PAGES STAMPED "DISCARD" AND HAVE SLIGHT STAINING. ( more information)
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Manipulating Life Debating the Genetic Revolution
McCuen, Gary E
Hudson WI: Gem Pubns. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0865960542 . Illustrated hardcover, light wear/soil, spine/front labels, card pocket on rear endpapers, pgs clean/white; Ideas in conflict series; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 136 pages . ( more information)
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Manipulating Life: Debating the Genetic Revolution
McCuen, Gary E
Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Gem Pubns, 1984. 136 pages, library markings & wear. ISBN: 0865960542. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - 8 1/2"h. x 4 3/4" w.. Ex-Library. GENETIC ENGINEERING SCIENCE GENETICS. ( more information)
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Manipulatin Life
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Wisconsin: Gary E Mccuen, 1985. Hardcover. Good. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER WITH LIGHT SOILING, SPINE LIGHTLY SOILED. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT STAMPED "DISCARD" WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. ( more information)
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