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I was hoping for more from this book,
By Dancer (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Babies by Design: The Ethics of Genetic Choice (Paperback)
I was hoping for more insight into what was likely to be possible, and the real ethical dilemmas we will face in the near future. Instead the book is largely dedicated to quelling the fears of the forces of reaction. I fairly sure that that is wasted effort. The culture wars in the US will reach an insane pitch when medical technology gives us the ability to more directly determine the genes of our children, and frankly logic is not going to hold the day.
That said I can see the wisdom in trying to get the first word in before the screaming starts. If this work manages to reach reasonable people and inform them, it is a very worthy exercise. However I have not fears to quell, just a genuine interest in the possibilities, and so Babies by Design was not suitable for me
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A Refreshing Perspective in the Genetic Engineering Debate,
By Kevin Joseph - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Babies by Design: The Ethics of Genetic Choice (Hardcover)
Babies By Design is one of the few books I've encountered that's not overtly biased either in favor of, or against, human genetic enhancement. Professor Green offers a nuanced analysis of these pressing ethical issues, written in a conversational style that draws upon real-world and fictional material and doesn't require a PhD in biochemistry to decipher. If human genetic enhancement is a subject of interest to you, this one is well worth your time.
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By Hande Z - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Babies by Design: The Ethics of Genetic Choice (Hardcover)
This is a very enjoyable book about the ethics of genetic engineering, a topic that may ensure that the dinner conversation go right past midnight. Ronald Green raises more questions than answers, but he makes it clear where he stands. He is all for the advancement of genetic research that may potentially be used to correct genetic defects and shortcomings. In most of the subjects discussed, he presents all the major views - whether for or against. In the chapter 'Will we create "Genobility"' he discussed John Rawls' 'Theory of Justice' with some absorbing views about it's outdatedness. Lawyers and philosophers will certainly find this chapter fascinating. 'Playing God' draws upon the questions of the religious aversion of man playing the role of his maker. Is the human eye proof of an intelligent or unintelligent design? That is one of the questions discussed here. What fascinated me most about this book is its references to famous books and films of fiction that has genetic manipulation as a central theme - 'Never Let Me Go', Ishiguro; Beggars in Spain', Leisha Camden; 'Dawn', Olivia Butler; 'Gattaca'; 'Island' (latter two are films). The reader must not expect discussions of deep and dense theories of ethics here. That did not seem to be the purpose of the book. It is a book that is wide-ranging in its coverage of genetic activities in the presentday, and by means of examples, indicate the advantages of going with scientific progress. How far should one go, is the ultimate question the reader has to decide for himself. This book will help.
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This review is from: Babies by Design: The Ethics of Genetic Choice (Hardcover)
The site i ordered from was quick and they delivered a great product in a timely manner. The book was in great condition, just what i needed for my english project. I will be buying books from the site again in the near future.
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