Download or read book Accessing and Sharing the Benefits of the Genomics Revolution written by Peter W.B. Phillips and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-09 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the legal, economic and political debate over intellectual property rights for traditional knowledge and genetic resources, analyzing theory and practice of access and benefits sharing around the world. The book investigates current flashpoints — the battle between Monsanto and Percy Schmeiser over farmers’ rights; disputes over coexistence of genetically modified and organic produce; and ownership and control of human genetic materials stored in human gene banks around the world.