Food Biotechnology in Ethical Perspective

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An overview of ethical issues arising in connection with progress made in food biotechnology. The book provides a discussion of the ethical issues referring to food safety, animal welfare, environmental impact, ownership of intellectual property, and consumer perception of the product. The arguments for and against issues causing major concern are evaluated, advancing the quality of the debate. This book should be of interest to biotechnologists and food scientists in the industry, academic and research institutions; and policy makers in government and industry.