Genetic engineering in New Zealand: science, ethics and public policy
Abstract
Genetic engineering is rapidly being acknowledged as an emerging technology that has immense
potential to improve the health, living standards, economy and environment for New Zealanders.
However, some aspects of the technology challenge social values, legal and environmental protection,
and production systems.
This study was undertaken to present a balanced discussion document describing the science of and
the social, ethical, commercial, safety, legal and environmental issues associated with genetic
engineering.
Keywords
genetic engineering; risk assessment; Maori values; ethical issues; safety; public policy; sustainable agriculture; risk management; biotechnology; genetically modified organism (GMO)Date
1991-06Type
MonographCollections
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