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Improving nature? : the science and ethics of genetic engineering, Michael J. Reiss and Roger Straughan
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- Summary
- Little more than a decade ago, in the early 1980s, the term 'genetic engineering' was hardly known outside research laboratories. By now, though, its use is widespread. Those in favour of genetic engineering - and those against it - tell us that it has the potential to change our lives perhaps more than any other scientific or technological advance. But what are the likely consequences of genetic engineering? Is it ethically acceptable? Should we be trying to improve on nature? The authors, a biologist and a moral philosopher, examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives. The underlying science is explained in a way easily understood by a non-biologist, and the moral and ethical considerations that arise are fully discussed. Throughout, the authors clarify the issues involved so that readers can make up their own minds about these controversial issues
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- x, 288 pages
- Contents
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- The practicalities of genetic engineering
- Moral and ethical concerns
- Theological concerns
- The genetic engineering of microorganisms
- The genetic engineering of plants
- The genetic engineering of animals
- The genetic engineering of humans
- Public understanding of genetic engineering: what can education do?
- Isbn
- 9780521637541
- Label
- Improving nature? : the science and ethics of genetic engineering
- Title
- Improving nature?
- Title remainder
- the science and ethics of genetic engineering
- Statement of responsibility
- Michael J. Reiss and Roger Straughan
- Subject
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- Bioethics
- Bioethik
- Biology -- Textbooks | Secondary schools | A level
- Bioéthique
- Bioética
- Engenharia genética (ética)
- Ethische aspecten
- Genetic Engineering
- Genetic engineering -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetic engineering -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetics
- Genetics -- Philosophy
- Genetische manipulatie
- Gentechnologie
- Génie génétique -- Aspect moral
- Human genetics
- Manipulations génétiques -- Aspect moral
- Plant genetics
- Plantas transgênicas
- Alimentos transgênicos
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Little more than a decade ago, in the early 1980s, the term 'genetic engineering' was hardly known outside research laboratories. By now, though, its use is widespread. Those in favour of genetic engineering - and those against it - tell us that it has the potential to change our lives perhaps more than any other scientific or technological advance. But what are the likely consequences of genetic engineering? Is it ethically acceptable? Should we be trying to improve on nature? The authors, a biologist and a moral philosopher, examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives. The underlying science is explained in a way easily understood by a non-biologist, and the moral and ethical considerations that arise are fully discussed. Throughout, the authors clarify the issues involved so that readers can make up their own minds about these controversial issues
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1958-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Reiss, Michael J.
- Dewey number
- 174/.9574
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- TP248.6
- LC item number
- .R466 1996
- Literary form
- non fiction
- NAL call number
- TP248.6.R466
- NAL item number
- 1996
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- NLM call number
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- 1996 K-037
- TP 248.6
- NLM item number
- R378i 1996
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Straughan, Roger
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Genetic engineering
- Génie génétique
- Manipulations génétiques
- Génie génétique
- Manipulations génétiques
- Genetic engineering
- Genetische manipulatie
- Ethische aspecten
- Bioethik
- Gentechnologie
- Engenharia genética (ética)
- Alimentos transgênicos
- Plantas transgênicas
- Bioética
- Bioéthique
- Genetics
- Biology
- Plant genetics
- Human genetics
- Genetics
- Genetic Engineering
- Bioethics
- Label
- Improving nature? : the science and ethics of genetic engineering, Michael J. Reiss and Roger Straughan
- Link
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-279 and index
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- volume
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
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- txt
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- Contents
- The practicalities of genetic engineering -- Moral and ethical concerns -- Theological concerns -- The genetic engineering of microorganisms -- The genetic engineering of plants -- The genetic engineering of animals -- The genetic engineering of humans -- Public understanding of genetic engineering: what can education do?
- Control code
- ocm33359862
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- x, 288 pages
- Isbn
- 9780521637541
- Lccn
- 95046344
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) o33359862
- (OCoLC)33359862
- Label
- Improving nature? : the science and ethics of genetic engineering, Michael J. Reiss and Roger Straughan
- Link
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-279 and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- The practicalities of genetic engineering -- Moral and ethical concerns -- Theological concerns -- The genetic engineering of microorganisms -- The genetic engineering of plants -- The genetic engineering of animals -- The genetic engineering of humans -- Public understanding of genetic engineering: what can education do?
- Control code
- ocm33359862
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- x, 288 pages
- Isbn
- 9780521637541
- Lccn
- 95046344
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) o33359862
- (OCoLC)33359862
Subject
- Bioethics
- Bioethik
- Biology -- Textbooks | Secondary schools | A level
- Bioéthique
- Bioética
- Engenharia genética (ética)
- Ethische aspecten
- Genetic Engineering
- Genetic engineering -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetic engineering -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetics
- Genetics -- Philosophy
- Genetische manipulatie
- Gentechnologie
- Génie génétique -- Aspect moral
- Human genetics
- Manipulations génétiques -- Aspect moral
- Plant genetics
- Plantas transgênicas
- Alimentos transgênicos
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