A Companion to Genethics

A study of the multifaceted dimensions of the genetic revolution and its philosophical, ethical, social and political significance. It includes 33 essays, written by prominent figures in the field.

The completion of the human genome project in 2000 dramatically emphasized the imminent success of the genetic revolution. The ethical and social consequences of this scientific development are immense. From human reproduction to life-extending therapies, from the impact on gender and race to public health and public safety, there is scarcely a part of our lives left unaffected by the impact of the new genetics.

A Companion to Genethics is the first substantial study of the multifaceted dimensions of the genetic revolution and its philosophical, ethical, social, and political significance. It brings together the best and most influential contemporary writing about genethics. Newly commissioned essays from prominent figures in the current debate provide a wide-ranging and fascinating scholarly analysis of all the issues that arise from this explosive science.

A Companion to Genethics is the first substantial study of the multifaceted dimensions of the genetic revolution and its philosophical, ethical, social and political significance.

• Brings together the best and most influential writing about the ethics of genetics;
  
• Includes 33 newly-commissioned essays, all written by prominent figures in the field;
  
• Shows how there is scarcely a part of our lives left unaffected by the impact of the new genetics.

Boekgegevens

• Auteur: J Burley; Harris
• Uitgever: Wiley-Blackwell
• Bindwijze: Paperback
• Aantal pagina's: 508
• Taal: Engels
• Conditie: Nieuw
• ISBN/EAN: 9781405120289