Improving Nature? (Paperback, New ed)

Little more than a decade ago the term 'genetic engineering' was hardly known outside research laboratories. By now, though, its use is widespread. Those in favour of genetic engineering - and those against it - tell us that it has the potential to change our lives perhaps more than any other scientific or technological advance. But what are the likely consequences of genetic engineering? Is it ethically acceptable? Should we be trying to improve on nature? The authors, a biologist and a moral philosopher, examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives. The underlying science is explained in a way easily understood by a general reader, and the moral and ethical considerations that arise are fully discussed. Throughout, the authors clarify the issues involved so that readers can make up their own minds about these controversial issues.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Michael Reiss • Reiss • Roger Straughan
Dimensions:	230 x 153 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-63754-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > Genetic engineering Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-63754-6
Barcode:	9780521637541

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