Genetic Engineering
- Synopsis
- Aims to link issues in science, technology, society and the environment, and begins with a 10-minute INSET segment. Looks at the manipulation of the genetic code in plants and animals and how it may lead to a revolutionary breathrough in the technology of food production. Considers possible harmful consequencess, with some experts are concerned about the loos of biological diversity, cruelty to animals, economic disruption of the daith and other markets, and the possiblity of unforeseen disastrous effects.
- Series
- Interactions in Science and Society, Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 28 min.
- Year of production
- 1995
- Availability
- Hire
Sale - Subjects
- Biology
- Keywords
- genetic engineering
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Viewtech Educational Media
- Contact
- Lynda Morrell
- Notes
- NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.
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