Food and Agricultural Biotechnology in Ethical Perspective

The book provides a comprehensive philosophical analysis of contemporary biotechnology in food systems, focusing on synthetic biology, gene editing, and gene drives. It categorizes risks related to food safety, animal welfare, environmental impact, and socio-economic factors. Initial chapters introduce gene technology and the ethics surrounding it, while later sections explore intellectual property, religious objections, trust issues, and ethical considerations specific to the latest biotechnological advancements. This edition reflects significant developments since previous publications.