Genetic Engineering: Science and Ethics on the New Frontier

Genetic Engineering: Science and Ethics on the New Frontier
ISBN-10
0130910856
ISBN-13
9780130910851
Series
Genetic Engineering
Category
Medical / Biotechnology
Pages
196
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Authors
Michael Boylan, Kevin E. Brown

Description

This book introduces readers to important ethical issues that arise in the realm of genetic engineering. It provides the basic science and ethical analysis necessary to assess central issues confronting our society in this emerging area of research. At the end, readers will be able to formulate their own positions on these crucial issues. Chapter topics include professional and practical principles of conduct, the biological basics, from cell to test tube, the biology of genetic therapy, the limits of science, somatic gene therapy, enhancement, cloning, and germ line therapy. For individuals interested in the formal study of biomedical ethics.

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