The Evolution of Biotechnology
Author | : Martina Newell-McGloughlin |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 269 |
Release | : 2007-05-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781402051494 |
ISBN-13 | : 1402051492 |
Rating | : 4/5 (492 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Evolution of Biotechnology written by Martina Newell-McGloughlin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-04 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the evolution of biotechnology from prehistoric organismal manipulation by our first settled ancestors through to speculation about future directions for the technology as it increasingly intersects with other high technologies such as IT and Nanotech. The trajectory is demonstrated by various events throughout history that have intersected or built on one another to lead to the forward progression of a technology.