Synthetic Biology: A Sociology of Changing Practices by A. Balmer (English) Hard

Description: Synthetic Biology by A. Balmer, K. Bulpin, S. Molyneux-Hodgson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book explores the emergence of a new scientific field, synthetic biology, and the many bold promises its proponents have made to change the future of science, industry, humanity and the global environment. Publisher Description This book explores the emergence of a new scientific field, synthetic biology, and the many bold promises its proponents have made to change the future of science, industry, humanity and the global environment. It explores how people, including academics, students, industrialists and governance actors, tried to change their practices to bring engineering and biology together, and to realise such promises from within their everyday lives. It focuses on an ethnographic case study of an academic project that aimed to demonstrate the fields promise for solving water industry problems, from leaky pipes to climate change. In doing so, the book weaves together stories of barriers, bacteria and bodies, examining how they were entangled as people tried to make connections between academia and industry. It also reflects on the authors attempts to work collaboratively with natural scientists and engineers, reflecting on current debates about the role of sociology in such interdisciplinary projects. The book contributes to contemporary studies of science and technology by highlighting issues such as ontology, practices, failure and time. Author Biography Andrew S. Balmer is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester, UK, and a member of the Morgan Centre for Research into Everyday Lives. His research is concerned with everyday life, science and technology. His interests span across diverse topics, including: lie detection, lying and deception; neuroscience and dementia; synthetic biology, and; interdisciplinary collaboration. Katie Bulpin is a doctoral student in Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield, UK and Research Associate in Sociology at the University of Manchester, UK. Her doctorate explores the co-production of novel epistemic communities and novice practitioners. Her research interests have centred on the emergence and consolidation of synthetic biology, and the development of creative methods. Susan Molyneux-Hodgson is Senior Lecturer in Sociology and currently Director of Research in the Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield. UK. She is Director of SATIS (Science and Technology in Society) research group in Sheffield, which supports doctoral and early career researchers in STS. Her research interests include: the sociology of scientific communities; science and society relations, and; interdisciplinary collaboration. Details ISBN 1137495413 ISBN-13 9781137495419 Title Synthetic Biology Author A. Balmer, K. Bulpin, S. Molyneux-Hodgson Format Hardcover Year 2016 Pages 207 Edition 1st Publisher Palgrave Macmillan GE_Item_ID:137618798; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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