Better humans?: the politics of human enhancement and life extension

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From memory pills to designer babies, extended lifespans to GM athletes, enhancement technologies promise (or threaten) to radically change our society. This collection of essays by leading scientists and commentators explores the implications of human enhancement technologies and asks how citizens and policy-makers should respond.

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Full title :Better humans? : the politics of human enhancement and life extension / edited by Paul Miller and James Wilsdon.

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Publication Date:2006.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Demos
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2006.

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Description:1 online resource (139 pages)

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oclc:ocn607866880
LC Classification:TP248.23
Dewey Decimal:303.483

Subjects

bioengineering Biotechnologie Biotechnologie -- Aspect social Biotechnologie -- Miscellanées Biotechnology Biotechnology -- Miscellanea Biotechnology -- Social aspects Espérance de vie Genetic Enhancement Langlebigkeit LIFE EXPECTANCY Longévité Longevity Medizin PUBLIC POLICY Sozialethik Trivia and miscellanea Wissenschaftlich-technischer Fortschritt