The Genetic Revolution

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"The discussions are balanced, thoughtful, and carefully reasoned, as would be expected of this group of authors. At the end of the book, Davis summarizes these essays in a way which integrates the information and reflects how it all fits together. The writing could be used as a model by young scientists everywhere."--'The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine.' "'The Genetic Revolution' is presented in a format that is simultaneously easy to digest yet thought provoking. The information is well organized, clear, and accurate. For the novice, the book presents a solid and well-formulated introduction to the genetic revolution. For the experienced reader, the book presents provocative issues that will be with us for many years to come."--'BioScience.' "The clarity and conciseness of this book is impressive. Authors of textbooks may well take heed. Its balanced message will be intelligible to scientists and physicians, young and old, as well as to laymen, especially those with concern for health care or the environment and those who carry responsibility for policy making."--'Pharos.' "What makes this work original is the fact that one of the towering figures of the revolution, who has consistently and provocatively reflected on all its aspects over the last twenty years is now joined by an impressive and heterogenous group of experts...Too much of the debate has been extremist--this very wise book will restore some of the balance."--Sir Gustav J. V. Nossal, University of Melbourne/Royal Melbourne Hospital. "This excellent book addresses the ethical problems of public decisions arising from the accelerating power of modern biological science. Its posing of issues and clear explanation of the scientific facts proved very useful in our new course inBiotechnology, Ethics, and Public Policy."--Lewis M. Branscomb, John F. Kennedy School of Government/Harvard University.