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1 online resource. The 2nd Edition of Who Owns You, David Koepsell's widely acclaimed exploration of the philosophical and legal problems of patenting human genes, is updated to reflect the most recent changes to the cultural and legal climate relating to the practice of gene patenting. Lays bare the theoretical assumptions that underpin the injustice of patents on unmodified genes Makes a unique argument for a commons-by-necessity, explaining how parts of the universe are simply not susceptible to monopoly claims Represents the only work that attempts to first define the nature of the genetic objects involved. Individual and collective rights in genomic data : preliminary issues -- Ethics and ontology : a brief discourse on method -- The science : genes -- DNA, species, individuals, and persons -- Legal dimensions in gene ownership -- BRCA 1 and 2 : the myriad case and beyond -- Are genes intellectual property? -- DNA and the commons -- Pragmatic considerations of gene ownership -- Nature, genes and the scientific commons : a social ontology of invention -- So, who owns you? : some conclusions about genes -- Property, and personhood. David Koepsell. Previous edition has subtitle: the corporate gold-rush to patent your genes. Includes bibliographical references and index. Genes Patents Human genetics Law and legislation Intellectual property Moral and ethical aspects Personality (Law) Biotechnology Patents Genetics Patent laws and legislation LAW Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice Genetics, Medical legislation & jurisprudence Patents as Topic legislation & jurisprudence Ownership ethics K1519.B54 346.04/86 QZ 32.4 Koepsell, David R. (David Richard), author. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2015 Second edition. (DLC) 2014048341 9781118948491 1118948491 9781118948484 1118948483 2014049435 EB00611761 Recorded Books 405CD8BB-1395-447B-A525-8D542B9B00D8 OverDrive, Inc. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118948439 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118948439 DLC 141219 20171025133022.0 ocn898433578 eng