New Book: Synthetic Biology - Metaphors, Worldviews, Ethics, and Law

New Book: Synthetic Biology - Metaphors, Worldviews, Ethics, and Law

Joachim Boldt, SYNENERGENE partner from Freiburg University's Department of Medical Ethics, is the editor of a new book on ethical, cultural-symbolic and legal aspects of synthetic biology. The book is now available in Springer VS's series "Futures of Technology, Science and Society":

Synthetic Biology.
Metaphors, Worldviews, Ethics, and Law

Ed. by Joachim Boldt
Springer VS, Wiesbaden, 2016

The contributions document results from the project "Engineering Life: An interdisciplinary approach to the ethics of synthetic biology" that was funded by the German Ministry of Research and Education. They consider the metaphors and notions employed in the field of synthetic biology, but also the social and legal ramifications, ethical aspects and risks and opportunities. Many SYNENERGENE partners are among the contributors. An overview of the content can be found here.