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The Resource Babies by design : the ethics of genetic choice, Ronald M. Green

Babies by design : the ethics of genetic choice, Ronald M. Green

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"We stand on the brink of unprecedented growth in our ability to understand and change the human genome. New reproductive technologies now enable parents to select some genetic traits for their children, and soon it will be possible to begin to shape ourselves as a species. Despite the loud cries of alarm that such a prospect inspires, Ronald Green argues that we will, and we should, undertake the direction of our own evolution. A leader in the bioethics community, Green offers a scientifically and ethically informed view of human genetic self-modification and the possibilities it opens up for a better future. Fears of a terrible Brave New World or a new eugenics movement are overblown, he maintains, and in the more likely future, genetic modifications may improve parents' ability to enhance children's lives and may even promote social justice. The author outlines the new capabilities of genomic science, addresses urgent questions of safety that genetic interventions pose, and explores questions of parenting and justice. He also examines the religious implications of gene modification. Babies by design are assuredly in the future, Green concludes, and by making responsible choices as we enter that future, we can incorporate gene technology in a new age of human adventure."--Jacket
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
279 pages
Note
"A Caravan book"--Title page verso
Contents
  • 5.
  • Parents : guardians or gardeners?
  • 6.
  • Will we create a "genobility"?
  • 7.
  • Playing God
  • 8.
  • The choices ahead
  • Introduction -- 1.
  • Creating the superathlete
  • 2.
  • How will we do it?
  • 3.
  • Drawing lines
  • 4.
  • Challenges and risks
Isbn
9780300143089
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Babies by design : the ethics of genetic choice
Title
Babies by design
Title remainder
the ethics of genetic choice
Statement of responsibility
Ronald M. Green
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"We stand on the brink of unprecedented growth in our ability to understand and change the human genome. New reproductive technologies now enable parents to select some genetic traits for their children, and soon it will be possible to begin to shape ourselves as a species. Despite the loud cries of alarm that such a prospect inspires, Ronald Green argues that we will, and we should, undertake the direction of our own evolution. A leader in the bioethics community, Green offers a scientifically and ethically informed view of human genetic self-modification and the possibilities it opens up for a better future. Fears of a terrible Brave New World or a new eugenics movement are overblown, he maintains, and in the more likely future, genetic modifications may improve parents' ability to enhance children's lives and may even promote social justice. The author outlines the new capabilities of genomic science, addresses urgent questions of safety that genetic interventions pose, and explores questions of parenting and justice. He also examines the religious implications of gene modification. Babies by design are assuredly in the future, Green concludes, and by making responsible choices as we enter that future, we can incorporate gene technology in a new age of human adventure."--Jacket
Cataloging source
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http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Green, Ronald Michael
Dewey number
174.2
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
RB155
LC item number
.G74 2007
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
NLM call number
  • 2007 L-969
  • WB 60
NLM item number
G797b 2007
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Medical genetics
  • Genetic engineering
  • Human reproductive technology
  • Prenatal diagnosis
  • Genetic disorders in children
  • Genetic counseling
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Genetics, Medical
  • Religion and Medicine
  • Genetische manipulatie
  • Mensen
  • Prenatale diagnose
  • Ethische aspecten
  • Mensch
  • Transgener Organismus
  • Ethik
  • Klonierung
  • Genteknik
  • Medical Genetics - Moral and Ethical Aspects
  • Genetic Disorders In Children - Prevention - Moral And Ethical Aspects
  • Human Reproductive Technology - Moral And Ethical Aspects
  • Prenatal Diagnosis - Moral And Ethical Aspects
  • Genetic Engineering - Moral And Ethical Aspects
  • Religion And Medicine - Personal Narratives
  • Genetic Counselling - Moral And Ethical Aspects
Label
Babies by design : the ethics of genetic choice, Ronald M. Green
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Instantiates
Publication
Note
"A Caravan book"--Title page verso
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-258) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • 5.
  • Parents : guardians or gardeners?
  • 6.
  • Will we create a "genobility"?
  • 7.
  • Playing God
  • 8.
  • The choices ahead
  • Introduction -- 1.
  • Creating the superathlete
  • 2.
  • How will we do it?
  • 3.
  • Drawing lines
  • 4.
  • Challenges and risks
Control code
ocn129954761
Dimensions
22 cm
Extent
279 pages
Isbn
9780300143089
Lccn
2007019927
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (Sirsi) o129954761
  • (OCoLC)129954761
Label
Babies by design : the ethics of genetic choice, Ronald M. Green
Link
Publication
Note
"A Caravan book"--Title page verso
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-258) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • 5.
  • Parents : guardians or gardeners?
  • 6.
  • Will we create a "genobility"?
  • 7.
  • Playing God
  • 8.
  • The choices ahead
  • Introduction -- 1.
  • Creating the superathlete
  • 2.
  • How will we do it?
  • 3.
  • Drawing lines
  • 4.
  • Challenges and risks
Control code
ocn129954761
Dimensions
22 cm
Extent
279 pages
Isbn
9780300143089
Lccn
2007019927
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (Sirsi) o129954761
  • (OCoLC)129954761

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