Babies by design, the ethics of genetic choice, Ronald M. Green
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Babies by design, the ethics of genetic choice, Ronald M. Green
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-258) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Babies by design
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
129954761
Responsibility statement
Ronald M. Green
Sub title
the ethics of genetic choice
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
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- Ethik
- Klonierung
- Genetic Engineering + ethics
- Genetic engineering + Moral and ethical aspects
- Prenatal diagnosis + Moral and ethical aspects
- Mensch
- Mensen
- Ethische aspecten
- Prenatal Diagnosis - Moral And Ethical Aspects
- Religion And Medicine - Personal Narratives
- Genetic counseling + Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetic disorders in children + Prevention + Moral and ethical aspects
- Personal Narratives
- Transgener Organismus
- Genteknik + etik och moral
- Genetic Disorders In Children - Prevention - Moral And Ethical Aspects
- Genetische manipulatie
- Medical genetics + Moral and ethical aspects
- Human Reproductive Technology - Moral And Ethical Aspects
- Prenatale diagnose
- Genetics, Medical + ethics
- Religion and Medicine
- Medical Genetics - Moral and Ethical Aspects
- Genetic Engineering - Moral And Ethical Aspects
- Human reproductive technology + Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetic Counselling - Moral And Ethical Aspects
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- Ethik
- Klonierung
- Genetic Engineering + ethics
- Genetic engineering + Moral and ethical aspects
- Prenatal diagnosis + Moral and ethical aspects
- Mensch
- Mensen
- Ethische aspecten
- Prenatal Diagnosis - Moral And Ethical Aspects
- Religion And Medicine - Personal Narratives
- Genetic counseling + Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetic disorders in children + Prevention + Moral and ethical aspects
- Personal Narratives
- Transgener Organismus
- Genteknik + etik och moral
- Genetic Disorders In Children - Prevention - Moral And Ethical Aspects
- Genetische manipulatie
- Medical genetics + Moral and ethical aspects
- Human Reproductive Technology - Moral And Ethical Aspects
- Prenatale diagnose
- Genetics, Medical + ethics
- Religion and Medicine
- Medical Genetics - Moral and Ethical Aspects
- Genetic Engineering - Moral And Ethical Aspects
- Human reproductive technology + Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetic Counselling - Moral And Ethical Aspects
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