
God, Science, and Designer Genes
An Exploration of Emerging Genetic Technologies
Praeger Publishers Inc
Published on 13. October 2009
Book
Hardback
243 pages
978-0-313-35253-9 (ISBN)
Description
A biologist and a Christian theologian examine the scientific and philosophical implications and potential impacts of genetic technologies.
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.
A series of chapters combining basic scientific discussions of DNA technologies with ethical discussions of the social issues they are raising
Five hypothetical case studies that provide realistic contexts for exploring specific issues related to genetic technologies
An extensive bibliography of current and significant books, journals and websites with regard to genetic technologies
A comprehensive index
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.
A series of chapters combining basic scientific discussions of DNA technologies with ethical discussions of the social issues they are raising
Five hypothetical case studies that provide realistic contexts for exploring specific issues related to genetic technologies
An extensive bibliography of current and significant books, journals and websites with regard to genetic technologies
A comprehensive index
Reviews / Votes
"Offering an up-to-date account of the current state of genetic technologies and insightful discussions of the moral and theological questions raised by these technologies, the authors provide a thoughtful foundation for dealing with the potential conflict between science, faith, and social responsibility." - SciTech Book News "Recommended. General readers." - ChoiceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
558 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-313-35253-9 (9780313352539)
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Additional editions

Spencer S. Stober | Donna Yarri
God, Science, and Designer Genes
An Exploration of Emerging Genetic Technologies
E-Book
10/2009
1st Edition
Praeger Publishers Inc
€82.49
Available for download

Spencer S. Stober | Donna Yarri
God, Science, and Designer Genes
An Exploration of Emerging Genetic Technologies
E-Book
10/2009
1st Edition
Praeger Publishers Inc
€82.49
Available for download
Persons
Spencer S. Stober is associate professor of biology and director of the PhD program in leadership at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.
Donna Yarri is associate professor of theology and chair of the Department of Humanities at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.
Donna Yarri is associate professor of theology and chair of the Department of Humanities at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.