Biotechnology Second, Completely Revised Edition Edited by H.–J. Rehm and G. Reed in cooperation with A. Pühler and P. Stadler This fully revised and expanded Second Edition takes into account all recent developments in biotechnology. It is extraordinarily broad in scope, up–to–date, carefully structured and well–balanced. "Biotechnology" considers both basic concepts and widely–differing industrial applications: it is a successful synthesis of theory and practice. Any scientist aiming for success in industrial microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and chemical engineering must turn to "Biotechnology". Volume 12: Biotechnology: a fascinating field with far–reaching legal, economic and ethical implications for mankind. In this volume an experienced and diverse team of authors comprising scientists from research and industry, officials and journalists examines these implications from all possible angles. Their contributions are a thoughtful ?? and thought–provoking ?? analysis of numerous controversial topics in modern biotechnology. The perspective is thoroughly international, with many critical comparisons. Topics included are: ?? Concepts of Risk Assessment ?? Biosafety in rDNA Research and Production ?? Bioethics ?? Product Development ?? Intellectual Property ?? Bioinformatics ?? Biological Diversity ?? Public Attitude and Regulations of Biotechnology