How Gene Therapy Is Changing Society
From the Series Science, Technology, and Society
Gene therapy is still largely experimental, very expensive, and, in some instances, extremely risky. Yet it remains the focus of much research and societal debate because it offers great promise for treating and preventing a number of hereditary diseases and conditions.
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | ReferencePoint Press |
| Series | Science, Technology, and Society |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 80 |
| ISBN | 9781601528988, 9781601528995, 9781601528988B |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Reinforced book, Hosted ebook, Print + Ebook |
| Release Date | 2015-08-01 |
| Author | John Allen |
| Dewey | 615.8/95 |
School Library Connection
This series examines five technological and scientific advances and the pros and cons of their proliferation. The chapters start with thought-provoking focus questions and contain diagrams, vocabulary, images, and information boxes. The books follow each technology through its history, and into the speculative future with specific case studies to help illustrate the topic. The books also feature a section of resources for further research which includes books and online articles. There are occasional long pages of technical information, which could intimidate some readers. Overall, this a good source of information for research assignments. Bibliography. Index. Timeline. Websites.Cathy DeCampli, Media Specialist, Delsea Regional High School, Franklinville, New Jersey [Editor’s Note: Available in e-book format] Recommended
Author: John Allen
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