Hawking spleens, selling genes: the human body and the laws of property with special reference to South East Asia

Candlish, John (2006) Hawking spleens, selling genes: the human body and the laws of property with special reference to South East Asia. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. ISBN 98392570609

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Abstract

Hawking spleens, selling genes: the human body and the laws of property is devoted to a discussion of the human body as a hierarchy of commoditiable components. It traces the progressive entry into the marketplace of whole persons, theor organs, tissues, cells and finally, their DNA and their proteins. The complex interaction between the science, the ethics and the legal issues is teased out with reference to the controversies abroad today. Special attention is given to South East Asia, an area which is showing an exponential growth in biotechnology, and is also a prime target for biopiracy and bioprospecting.

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	239 (d45KNC692C218H 2006)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sale of organs, tissues, etc, Human body, Genes, Property
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
Depositing User:	Mrs. Wan Salwati Wan Salleh
Date Deposited:	23 May 2011 12:55
Last Modified:	12 Aug 2011 09:22
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/239

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