"In 1974, Robert Nozick speculated about the possibility of a 'genetic supermarket', where prospective parents could select the genetic traits of their future offspring free from state interference. In the intervening decades, Nozick's idea has been attacked from left and right,…
Reprogenetics: law, policy, and ethical issues
by Kaebnick, Gregory E., Knowles, Lori P.
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From the cloning of Dolly the sheep a decade ago to more recent advances in embryonic stem cell research, new genetic technologies have often spurred polemical, illi--nformed debates. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the field of reproductive genetics, where difficul…
Reviews the very latest scientific developments in human enhancement. It is unique in its examination of the ethical and policy implications of these technologies from a broad range of perspectives. From publisher description.
Enhancing human capacities
Enhancing human capacities
by Kahane, Guy, MyiLibrary Ltd, Savulescu, Julian, Meulen, R. H. J. ter, (Ruud H. J.)
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Forlagets beskrivelse: Human enhancement is one of the most exciting -- and troubling -- areas of recent scientific advance. It raises new and profound challenges relating to the human condition as well as giving rise to serious questions surrounding the limits and ethics of cha…
Enhancing human capacities
Reviews the very latest scientific developments in human enhancement. It is unique in its examination of the ethical and policy implications of these technologies from a broad range of perspectives. From publisher description.
Enhancing human capacities
Enhancing Human Capacities is the first to review the very latest scientific developments in human enhancement. It is unique in its examination of the ethical and policy implications of these technologies from a broad range of perspectives. Presents a rich range of perspectives …
The genetic revolution has provided incredibly valuable information about our DNA, information that can be used to benefit and inform - but also to judge, discriminate, and abuse. An essential reference for living in today's world, this book gives the background information crit…
The genetic revolution has provided incredibly valuable information about our DNA, information that can be used to benefit and inform-but also to judge, discriminate, and abuse. An essential reference for living in today's world, this book gives the background information critic…