Biotechnology: issues of theory and practice (review of the study guide)

The article reviewed the textbook "Biotechnology: theory and practice" is designed for students of pedagogical specialties (publishing house of the Samara State Academy of Social Sciences and Humanities), which sets out the basic theoretical issues of classical and modern biotechnology, considered progressive methods in biotechnology: obtaining transgenic organisms, the achievements of genetic engineering in medicine, the issues of cloning plants and animals, problems of food production and environmental biotechnology. The review analyzes the structure of the manual, the contents of the lecture material and material intended for independent work of students, noted for its practical orientation, there are some remarks to the author. The review highlights the relevance of the material presented, as well as educational value of this work.