Aimed primarily at high school students as well as the interested lay reader, this volume is part of the In context series. In a collection of 236 entries, Biotechnology: In Context explores fundamental molecular processes and applications ranging across medicine, agriculture, and industry. Entries also provide scientifically grounded insights into the history and context surrounding political and policy controversies related to biotechnology, with entries on pertinent court cases and legislation. Cross curricular in nature, the set supports both basic and advanced AP curricula in chemistry and biology, as well as Earth science, general physical science, environmental science, health science, history, government, and the social sciences. Primary sources and photos articulate the interrelation of biotechnology to science and society.