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God, science, and designer genes : an exploration of emerging genetic technologies
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God, science, and designer genes : an exploration of emerging genetic technologies

Author: Spencer S Stober; Donna Yarri
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, ©2009.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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This book provides a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the central ethical dilemma in contemporary science, furnishing both an up-to-date account of the current state of genetic technologies and insightful discussions of the moral/theological questions these technologies raise.--[book jacket]
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Spencer S Stober; Donna Yarri
ISBN: 9780313352539 0313352534
OCLC Number: 317288351
Description: xii, 243 p. ; 25 cm.
Contents: pt. 1. Laying the foundations : biology, theology, and being human --
In the beginning : introductory issues --
Playing God, or using the brains God gave us? Biology and theology in dialogue --
The ABCs of genetics and morality : basic concepts in science and moral reasoning --
pt. 2. Genetic technologies : opportunities and challenges --
Designer babies : creating our children --
Searching for the fountain of youth : stem-cell research --
To duplicate or not to duplicate : the question of cloning --
My genes made me do it : the relationship between genes and behavior --
Don't look at my DNA : genetic privacy and the possibility of discrimination --
pt. 3. Future : where do we go from here? --
And away we go : opportunities, challenges, and social justice.
Responsibility: Spencer S. Stober and Donna Yarri.

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A biologist and a Christian theologian examine the scientific and philosophical implications and potential impacts of genetic technologies.  Read more...

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