The genetic revolution and human rights / edited by Justine Burley.

Contributor(s):

Burley, Justine

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Oxford Amnesty lectures ; 1998.Publication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1999.Description: 1 online resource (xxviii, 220 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780191585661
0191585661
0585218587
9780585218588
0019286201
9780019286206

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Genetic revolution and human rights.DDC classification:

174/.25 21

LOC classification:

RB155 .G3869 1999eb

NLM classification:

QZ 50

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Contents:

1. Cloning People / Hilary Putnam. Why Human Cloning Should not be Attempted / Alan Colman -- 2. Dolly: The Age of Biological Control / Ian Wilmut. Cloning and Individuality / R.L. Gardner -- 3. Who Should have Access to Genetic Information? / Bartha Maria Knoppers. Bad Genetic Luck and Health Insurance / Justine Burley -- 4. Clones, Genes, and Human Rights / John Harris. Cloning and Public Policy / Ruth Deech -- 5. Eugenics and Human Rights / Jonathan Glover. Eugenics and Genetic Manipulation / Alan Ryan -- 6. Silver Spoons and Golden Genes / Hillel Steiner. Tin Genes and Compensation / Jonathan Wolff -- 7. A Perspective from Africa on Human Rights and Genetic Engineering / Solomon R. Benatar. Rights and Beyond / Roger Crisp.

Review: "Is the practice of eugenics morally defensible? Who should have access to genetic information about particular individuals? What dangers for cultural and racial diversity do developments in genetics pose? How should scientific research be regulated and by whom? These are some of the questions addressed in this thought-provoking book. It is essential reading for all those interested in the future of humankind."--Jacket.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Is the practice of eugenics morally defensible? Who should have access to genetic information about particular individuals? What dangers for cultural and racial diversity do developments in genetics pose? How should scientific research be regulated and by whom? These are some of the questions addressed in this thought-provoking book. It is essential reading for all those interested in the future of humankind."--Jacket.

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