Includes bibliographical references (pages [339]-366) and index.
Regulatory diversity and the patenting of life -- The promise and perfidy of patents -- Origins of the patented species : of mice, men, and the sincerity of 'invention' -- The global governance of trade : trading in political ethics -- TRIP'ing over human rights : the legitimacy crisis at the WTO -- The sovereign right to self-determination : from agency to development and dignity -- Reconciling competing international obligations : the equitable conduct defence and the stewardship of the WTO