This revised second edition includes new chapters on topics such as molecular genetic techniques in forensic science. Experts discuss a range of biotechnologies, including pesticides, the flavor and fragrance industry, oil production, fermentation and protein engineering. On the business side, subjects include management, finance and regulation. This book provides wide ranging information for biotechnology undergraduates, postgraduates and those working in the field, along with students of business, economics, intellectual property law and communications.
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Biotechnology
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Professional

This revised second edition includes new chapters on topics such as molecular genetic techniques in forensic science. Experts discuss a range of biotechnologies, including pesticides, the flavor and fragrance industry, oil production, fermentation and protein engineering. On the business side, subjects include management, finance and regulation. This book provides wide ranging information for biotechnology undergraduates, postgraduates and those working in the field, along with students of business, economics, intellectual property law and communications.
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Biotechnology
Reference
Professional

GIS projects have previously been viewed primarily as technical exercises, but it is now evident that the success of GIS projects depends as much on organisational issues as upon technicalities. GIS projects have profound socio-organisational contexts which must be taken into account if such projects are to succeed. The books presents an overview of the `human' side of GIS, both individual and organisational. GIS Organisations and People draws on material from the fields of mainstream business administration and information systems and builds a picture of how important they can be to GIS development and describes the implementation strategies which will allow their introduction. This unique textbook will meet the needs of an introductory module on the human aspects of GIS at advanced undergraduate and Master's level. It will equally be suitable for GIS professionals whose technical knowledge may be considerably greater than their appreciation of organisational strategic concerns. Key Features: * This introductory guide fully explains the importance of organisational issues in promoting successful GIS projects * A full glossary of specialist terms and a `self-check' questions round-up at the end of each chapter help develop the reader's comprehension
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Public Administration & Management
Development Policy
Textbook
Undergraduate

El último recurso se dirige a un lector adulto, bien preparado, que desea estar informado por si algún día, en caso de enfermedad terminal, pudiera encontrarse en ese instante crucial en que el sufrimiento pasa a ser tan insoportable que podría considerar seria, consciente y libremente poner fin a sus días con dignidad. Isaac Asimov, poco antes de morir, escribió : «Ningún ser humano decente permitiría que un animal sufriera sin poner fin a sus males. Sólo con los seres humanos son éstos tan crueles como para permitirles seguir viviendo en el dolor, en la desesperanza, como un muerto viviente, sin hacer un gesto para ayudarles. El último recurso lucha contra esta actitud».

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Biochemistry
Developmental Biology
Diabetes
Reference
Professional

1ª edición.

Si la muerte es el único hecho que el ser humano puede, a lo largo de toda su vida, dar por seguro e ineludible, si se le brinda el derecho a elegir cómo será su vida, ¿por qué otros dictaminan acerca de cómo debe morir? Esta no es más que una de las preguntas que los partidarios de la eutanasia activa se plantean, en particular aquellos que han sentido, en alguna dolorosa ocasión, la necesidad de aliviar el sufrimiento sin cura y el fin irreversible de un ser querido que ha expresado, consciente y libremente, su deseo de no prolongar inútilmente su vida. Los autores, que no son filósofos ni intelectuales, ha querido aquí evitar el terreno equívoco de las respuestas morales. Han preferido aportar toda la información necesaria para facilitar la reflexión personal adecuada que permita tomar las decisiones pertinentes en asunto tan íntimo e intransferible.