With an education encompassing law, biology, and anthropology, Mariani is an independent consultant specializing in biotechnology law and policy. Here she examines the current global and regional legal frameworks and perspectives for infectious disease and genetically modified organisms, and outlines possible options for future efforts at regulation. She argues that issues in this area must be considered within a more expansive framework that incorporates all possible influences and connections. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)