1st Edition
Engineering Genesis Ethics of Genetic Engineering in Non-human Species
354 Pages
by
Routledge
352 Pages
by
Routledge
352 Pages
by
Routledge
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Few issues have aroused so much public attention and controversy as recent developments in biotechnology. How can we make sound judgements of the cloning of Dolly the sheep, genetically altered foodstuffs, or the prospect of transplanting pigs' hearts into humans? Are we 'playing God' with nature? What is driving these developments, and how can they be made more accountable to the public?... Read more
Chapter 1: Explaining Genetic Engineering and its Uses * Chapter 2: Case Studies * Chapter 3: Ethics Under the Microscope * Genetic Engineering and Animal Welfare * Animal Ethics and Human Benefit * Transgenic Food * Letting Out the Genie: Environmental Risk and Regulation * Patenting Life * Genetic Engineering and Developing Countries * The Social Context of Genetic Engineering * Final Reflections * Appendix 1 Glossary * Appendix 2 Genetic Engineering Concepts and Techniques * Appendix 3 Frameworks for Making Ethical Assessments * Appendix 4 Society, Religion and Technology Project * Notes and References * Further Reading * Index
Biography
Donald Bruce, Ann Bruce
' This book is a paradigm for how to tackle the interface between technology and society. I strongly urge proponents of both sides of the genetic engineering arguments to read it.' Roger Hull
