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Title:Global Biosecurity : Towards a New Governance Paradigm
Author:Dr Nayef R F Al-Rodhan, Lyubov Nazaruk, Marc Finaud & Jenifer Mackby
ISBN:205102054X : 9782051020541
Format:Paperback
Size:150x220mm
Pages:248
Weight: .428 Kg.
Published:Slatkine Reprints - February 2008
List Price: 16 Pounds Sterling
Availability:In Print
Subjects:Chemical & biological weapons


In the 21st century, biosecurity has become a central part of any global policy-making agenda. With the rapid advancement of the life sciences, nanotechnology and biotechnology comes certain challenges for the scientific community and policy makers. With the potential threat of biological weapons proliferation and bioterrorism, there is a critical need for constructing a solid global governance system that is capable of addressing the complexity and multiplicity of the topics related to various aspects of biosecurity. This book outlines a new biosecurity governance model that is integrative, network-based, flexible, open, cross-cultural, transparent, and multi-disciplinary. The model emphasises the need to engage a wide variety of actors ranging from governments and non-profit organisations to private industry, science, and academia. This publication adds an up-to-date perspective and comprehensive guide to any personal or institutional library.

Situating Global Biosecurity; Introduction to Biosecurity; Foci of Biosecurity; New Technologies and Their Implications for Biosecurity; Containing Biological Risk: Biosecurity-related National and International Norms; The Human Dimension of Biosecurity; Governance of Research in the Life Sciences; Harmonisation of Existing Biosecurity Standards and Regulation; Global Biosecurity Governance: Search for a New Paradigm; Conclusions; Index.