Biocapital: The Constitution of Postgenomic Life
By: Kaushik Sunder Rajan
3.82
Format: 360 pages, Paperback
Biocapital is a major theoretical contribution to science studies and political economy. Grounding …
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4. Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
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4.31
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3.50
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4.25
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12. Biocapital: The Constitution of Postgenomic Life
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