This volume provides, in a single location, various international perspectives on the subject of synthetic biology practice in social and experimental sciences. Synthetic biology is an emerging field with substantial growth potential, yet equally challenging and uncertain risk and governance considerations. Further, the international scope of research, and differing perspectives taken by experimental and social scientists, further complicate the fledgling field and can make it difficult for a newcomer to understand and comprehend the various concerns and developmental characteristics that have come to encompass scholarly literature. This book represents a novel approach in synthetic biology to integrate various scientific perspectives in one publication. Where this edited volume will help its audience  gain a greater appreciation for the realities and complexities of synthetic biology science and governance, the value of this contribution cannot be understated and will likely have significant readership upon publication. weiterlesen