Agni Vlavianos-Arvanitis
Alexander Oleskin
BIOPOLITICS
THE BIO-ENVIRONMENT
BIO-SYLLABUS
A Model Global Bio-Education Promoted by the International University for the Bio-Environment
Published by the Biopolitics Inernational Organisation B.I.O. 1992
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Bios Theory
I. The Quest for Bio-Ethical Values
Bio-Ethics
Introduction
Bio-Environmental Ethics
Bios Rights as Related to Bio-Ethics
Animal Research and Bio-Ethics
Human Embryo/Fetus: Bio-Ethical Implications
Bio-Ethics in Relation to Artificial Insemination and Fertilization
Death and Euthanasia
Human Organs and Tissues in Terms of Bio-Ethics
Objectives
Bio-Legislation
Introduction
Bios Rights
Bio-Environment and Enactment of the Bios Rights
Cleaner Production Concept
Pollution Prevention: Impact on Legislation
Making the Polluter Pay
Long Term Thinking in Relation to the Bio-Environment
Legislation on Genetic Engineering and Bio-Medical Issues
Impact of Biotechnology
The Distinction Between Environmental Law and the Biopolitics Approach
Objectives
Bio-Business
Introduction
Establishing Worldwide Economic Stability
Introducing Environmentally Friendly Industry
Sustainability Concept
Improving Agriculture for the Benefit of Bio-Environment
Establishing Waste-Free Production Cycles
Introducing Ethical Dimension into Bio-Business
New Lifestyle and Bio-Business
Addressing the Public at Large
Objectives
Bio-Technology
Introduction
Methods of Bio-Technology
Applications of Bio-Technology
Genetic Engineering
Human Genome Project
Ecosystem Bio-Technology
Organizational Matters:
Bio-Technology and Biopolitics Centers
The Interface of Biological Science and Business
Impact of Bio-Technology on Economic Infrastructure
Biopolitical Dimension of Bio-Technology
Objectives
Bio-Energy
Introduction
Bio-Energetics and Bio-Energy
Methods of Technical Bio-Energetics
Application of Ecosystem Bio-Technology for Bio-Energy
Production
Objectives
Bio-Communications
Introduction
Developing Computer-Based Idea Banks on Biopolitics
Promoting Biopolitics through Mass Media
Use of Satellites in Bio-Communication
Bio-Sensors
Bio-Computers
Imitating Sense Organs in Technology
Objectives
Bio-Theology
Introduction
Bios as the Sacred Gift
Religion and Unity of Bios
Liaison between Biopolitics and Religion
The Buddhist Attitude
The Hinduist Attitude
The Muslim Attitude
The Hebrew Attitude
The Christian Attitude
Objectives
II. The Quest for Bio-Cultural Values
Bio-Culture
Introduction
Meaning of Culture from a Biopolitical Perspective
Bio-Aesthetics
Bio-Literature
Bio-Culture and Creativity
Objectives
Bio-History
Introduction
Bio-Environment Humankind Interactions in History
Biological Influences on Man and Society
Bio-History and Educational Reform
Objectives
Bio-Architecture
Introduction
Bios Patterns and Images in Architecture and Designing
Biological Basis of Aesthetics: New Dimensions in Architecture
Employment of Bio-Materials
Urban Design and Global Planning
Objectives
Bio-Athletics
Introduction
Sports Involving Bios
Reorganization of the Olympics on the Basis of Bios Values
Objectives
Bio-Diplomacy
Introduction
Main Bio-Environmental Issues in Bio-Diplomacy
Organizational Matters Relevant to Bio-Diplomacy
Importance of Long Term Thinking in Bio-Diplomacy
Body of Humanity – Body of Bios
Objectives
Fundamentals of Biological Knowledge
Fundamentals of Biology
Introduction
Goals
The Fundamentals of Biological Knowledge
Classification of Living Organisms
Chemicals
Nucleic Acids and Genetic Information
Cells
Multicellular Organism
Ecology
Evolution
Appendix
Resolutions of the B.I.O. International Conferences
First B.I.O. International Conference
Second B.I.O. International Conference
Third B.I.O. International Conference – Bio-Syllabus
Fourth B.I.O. International Conference – The I.U.B.E.
Fifth B.I.O. International Conference
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