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Are eugenics practices morally defensible? Who should have access to genetic information about particular individuals? What dangers for cultural and racial diversity do developments in genetics pose? And how should scientific research be regulated and by whom? These are some of the questions addressed by the contributors, who include Ian Wilmut (co-creator of `Dolly' the sheep), John Harris, and Jonathan Glover. Fascinating and thought-provoking, this book is essential reading for
all those interested in the future of genetics and humankind.
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Are eugenics practices morally defensible? Who should have access to genetic information about particular individuals? What dangers for cultural and racial diversity do developments in genetics pose? And how should scientific research be regulated and by whom? These are some of the questions addressed in this book, which comprises the 1998 Oxford Amnesty Lectures. The lecturers are all respected in their specific field, including Hilary Putnam, Ian Wilmut (co-creator of 'Dolly' the sheep), and Jonathan Glover. Each lecture is proceeded by a discussion article written by prominent lawyers, scientists, and philosophers, and a foreword has been written by Richard Dawkins. Fascinating and thought-provoking, this book is essential reading for all those interested in the future of genetics and humankind.
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Are eugenics practices morally defensible? Who should have access to genetic information about particular individuals? What dangers for cultural and racial diversity do developments in genetics pose? And how should scientific research be regulated and by whom? These are some of the questions addressed by the contributors, who include Ian Wilmut (co-creator of `Dolly' the sheep), John Harris, and Jonathan Glover. Fascinating and thought-provoking, this book is essential reading for
all those interested in the future of genetics and humankind.
Synopsis
Are eugenics practices morally defensible? Who should have access to genetic information about particular individuals? What dangers for cultural and racial diversity do developments in genetics pose? And how should scientific research be regulated and by whom? These are some of the questions addressed in this book, which comprises the 1998 Oxford Amnesty Lectures. The lecturers are all respected in their specific field, including Hilary Putnam, Ian Wilmut (co-creator of 'Dolly' the sheep), and Jonathan Glover. Each lecture is proceeded by a discussion article written by prominent lawyers, scientists, and philosophers, and a foreword has been written by Richard Dawkins. Fascinating and thought-provoking, this book is essential reading for all those interested in the future of genetics and humankind.
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When Ian Wilmut and his co-workers at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh announced early in 1997 that a sheep 'Dolly' had been successfully cloned, there was an amazing spontaneous reaction. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
When Ian Wilmut and his co-workers at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh announced early in 1997 that a sheep 'Dolly' had been successfully cloned, there was an amazing spontaneous reaction. Read the first page
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