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Biotechnology, Security and the Search for Limits

An Inquiry into Research and Methods

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  • © 2007

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  1. Brian Rappert

    1. University of Exeter, UK

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Part of the book series: New Security Challenges (NSECH)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction: What Should be Done

    1. Introduction: What Should be Done?

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 1-12

  3. Scientific Research and Social Inquiry

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-13
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    2. The Dilemmas of Dual-use Research

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 15-35

    3. Discussing Science

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 36-55

    4. Inquiry, Engagement, and Education

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 56-70

  4. The Conversations — Themes and Actions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 71-71
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    2. Learning to Respond

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 73-98

    3. Openness and Constraint

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 99-122

    4. Neutrality and Bias

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 123-142

    5. Expertise and Equality

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 143-165

  5. The Limits of Method

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 167-167
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    2. Closing Remarks

      • Brian Rappert
      Pages 169-175

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 176-198
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About this book

Biotechnology, Security and the Search for Limits examines the post 9/11 security implications for life science research as well as the methodological issues associated with conducting social research. In doing so the book considers the place of biological and social research in creating and responding to societal problems.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Exeter, UK

    Brian Rappert

About the author

BRIAN RAPPERT is an Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Public Affairs in the Department of Sociology& Philosophy at the University of Exeter, UK. His long term interest has been the examination of how choices can and are made about the regulation of technologies in conditions of uncertainty and disagreement. He is the author of Controlling the Weapons of War: Politics, Persuasion and the Prohibition of Inhumanity (2006); Technology and Security (ed., 2007), and A Web of Prevention: Biological Weapons, Life Sciences and the Future Governance of Research (with Caitriona McLeish eds., 2007).

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