PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY

Close Notification

Your cart does not contain any items

Ethical Issues in the New Genetics

Are Genes Us?

Michael Parker Brenda Almond

$210

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

QTY:

English
Routledge
03 November 2017
This title was first published in 2003.

Developments in genetic science are opening up new possibilities for human beings; both the creation and the shaping of human life are now possible in the laboratory. As these techniques develop, questions are increasingly asked about how far everything that is scientifically possible should - morally, legally and socially - be pursued. Whilst much attention and policy-making has focussed on the development of regulation of technologies affecting human reproduction, regulation where plants and animals are concerned is much more limited. In this book, developments in genetics are addressed in the broad sense by an international range of contributors. This includes not only issues such as eugenics and the modification of the human embryo, but also the genetic modification of plants and animals in the pursuit of commerce, agriculture and biomedical research.  This book is published in association with the Society for Applied Philosophy

By:  
Edited by:  
Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 232mm,  Width: 152mm, 
Weight:   453g
ISBN:   9781138717619
ISBN 10:   1138717614
Series:   Routledge Revivals
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Primary ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Ethical Issues in the New Genetics: Are Genes Us?

'... a book well worth having on your bookshelf...' Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy 'The book is well worth while for those interested in this area where most people feel a little out of their depth and overwhelmed by the authority of scientific and medical 'gurus' . Advisory boards with a preponderence of such 'experts' need at least one strong voice echoing the reasoned approach of the authors of this book.' Heythrop Journal


See Also