Strange Natures Conservation in the Era of Synthetic Biology

A groundbreaking examination of the implications of synthetic biology for biodiversity conservation  "What is natural and what is artificial in the era of the Anthropocene? This is the core question addressed by Kent Redford and William Adams' book, Strange Natures. . . . It is impressive how the book manages to be so rich in perspectives on such a complex and controversial phenomenon, yet so cautiously and open-mindedly written that it invites contemplation and reflection rather than hasty conclusions."-Adam Wickberg, Global Environmental Politics   Nature almost everywhere survives on human terms. The distinction between what is natural and what is human-made, which has informed conservation for centuries, has become blurred. When scientists can reshape genes more or less at will, what does it mean to conserve nature?   The tools of synthetic biology are changing the way we answer that question. Gene editing technology is already transforming the agriculture and biotechnology industries. What happens if synthetic biology is also used in conservation to control invasive species, fight wildlife disease, or even bring extinct species back from the dead?   Conservation scientist Kent Redford and geographer Bill Adams turn to synthetic biology, ecological restoration, political ecology, and de-extinction studies and propose a thoroughly innovative vision for protecting nature.

ISBN:	9780300230970
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Imprint:	Yale University Press
Published date:	27 Jul 2021
DEWEY:	333.9516
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	xiv, 281
Weight:	606g
Height:	165mm
Width:	242mm
Spine width:	28mm

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