Babies by Design: The Ethics of Genetic Choice - Tapa blanda

"With his close and sound attention to the relevant science and his attention to the relevant religious, ethical, and policy perspectives and debates, Green has offered a well-integrated set of arguments that can serve to educate and guide students in courses in college and policy makers alike."--James F. Childress, John Allen Hollingsworth Professor of Ethics, Institute for Practical Ethics and Public Life, University of Virginia -- James F. Childress "Not only is Green's scholarship rock-solid, he is also the most balanced and thoughtful of the many analysts in this area--neither an avid supporter who believes in science above all, nor an arch conservative who would take us back to the dark ages."--Dean H. Hamer, molecular biologist and author of "The Science of Desire, Living with Our Genes" and "The God Gene" -- Dean H. Hamer "Green has actively engaged the topic of genetic engineering by not only providing the latest science, but by presenting arguments with all their attendant emotional baggage. The combination is a powerful one, but comes off exceptionally well."--Eric M. Meslin, Indiana University Center for Bioethics -- Eric M. Meslin "Green presents ethical positions and arguments in the context of modern thought, and in a language that will be accessible to scholars, scientists and lay-people."--Lee Silver, Princeton University "This is a brilliant and provocative book by one of the top--and most visionary--bioethicists in the world. It takes us into the era of directed human evolution, which may soon redefine people's relationships, capabilities, and even our concepts of freedom and justice."--Robert Lanza, Vice President of Research and Scientific Development at Advanced Cell Technology " Not only is Green ' s scholarship rock-solid, he is also the most balanced and thoughtful of the many analysts in this area -- neither an avid supporter who believes in science above all, nor an arch conservative who would take us back to the dark ages. " -- Dean H. Hamer, molecular biologist and author of The Science of Desire, Living with Our Genes and The God Gene " This is a brilliant and provocative book by one of the top -- and most visionary -- bioethicists in the world. It takes us into the era of directed human evolution, which may soon redefine people ' s relationships, capabilities, and even our concepts of freedom and justice. " -- Robert Lanza, Vice President of Research and Scientific Development at Advanced Cell Technology " Green has actively engaged the topic of genetic engineering by not only providing the latest science, but by presenting arguments with all their attendant emotional baggage.& nbsp; The combination is a powerful one, but& nbsp; comes off exceptionally well. " -- Eric M. Meslin, Indiana University Center for Bioethics " Green presents ethical positions and arguments in the context of modern thought, and in a language that will be accessible to scholars, scientists and lay-people. " -- Lee Silver, Princeton University " Not only is Green' s scholarship rock-solid, he is also the most balanced and thoughtful of the many analysts in this area-- neither an avid supporter who believes in science above all, nor an arch conservative who would take us back to the dark ages." -- Dean H. Hamer, molecular biologist and author of "The Science of Desire, Living with Our Genes" and "The God Gene" " Green has actively engaged the topic of genetic engineering by not only providing the latest science, but by presenting arguments with all their attendant emotional baggage. The combination is a powerful one, but comes off exceptionally well." -- Eric M. Meslin, Indiana University Center for Bioethics " Green presents ethical positions and arguments in the context of modern thought, and in a language that will be accessible to scholars, scientists and lay-people." -- Lee Silver, Princeton University

Looks at the moral and ethical issues involved with the possibilities promised by recent advances and ongoing research in genetic engineering, therapy, enhancements, and cloning.