| God, Science, and Designer Genes: An Exploration of Emerging Genetic Technologies Contributor(s): Stober, Spencer (Author), Yarri, Donna (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313352534 ISBN-13: 9780313352539 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: A biologist and a Christian theologian examine the science and the philosophical implications of genetic technologies which have the potential to impact all of our lives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Religion | Religion & Science - Science | Biotechnology |
| Dewey: 660.65 |
| LCCN: 2009011113 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.2 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: God, Science, and Designer Genes: An Exploration of Emerging Technologies provides a unique approach to the central ethical dilemma in contemporary science, offering both an up-to-date account of the current state of genetic technologies and insightful discussions of the moral/theological questions these technologies raise. Coauthored by professors of biology and theology, God, Science, and Designer Genes examines a range of from-the-headlines issues, including the relationship between science and religion, designing our children, stem-cell research, cloning, genetics and behavior, genetics and privacy, and using genetic technologies for social justice. Who should benefit--personally and financially--from DNA technology? Who might be harmed? How do we protect individual rights and guard against discrimination? How will embryo modification affect the identity of those so modified? God, Science, and Designer Genes gives readers an eloquent, thoughtful, and objective foundation for considering these and other questions about the potential conflict between scientific achievement, personal faith, and social responsibility. |