Beyond Human: Engineering Our Future Evolution (Science and Fiction) - Softcover

Book 8 of 46: Science and Fiction

Seedhouse, Erik

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9783662435250: Beyond Human: Engineering Our Future Evolution (Science and Fiction)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 366243525X ISBN 13: 9783662435250
Publisher: Springer, 2014

Synopsis

Beyond Human is an informative and accessible guide for all those interested in the developing sciences of genetic engineering, bio printing and human cloning. Illustrating the ideas with reference to well-known science fiction films and novels, the author provides a unique insight into and understanding of how genetic manipulation, cloning, and other novel bio-technologies will one day allow us to redesign our species. It also addresses the legitimate concerns about “playing God”, while at the same time embracing the positive aspects of the scientific trajectory that will lead to our transhuman future.

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About the Author

Erik Seedhouse is a suborbital astronaut whose life-long ambition is to work in space. He works as a spaceflight consultant, triathlon coach and author and is the Training Director for Astronauts for Hire. Between 2008 and 2013 he was director of Canada’s manned centrifuge operations. Erik’s previous books include Ocean Outpost (2010), Trailblazing Medicine (2011), Interplanetary Outpost (2011), and Pulling G. (2012).

From the Back Cover

Beyond Human is an informative and accessible guide for all those interested in the developing sciences of genetic engineering, bioprinting, and human cloning. Illustrating the ideas with reference to well-known science fiction films and novels, the author provides a unique insight into and understanding of how genetic manipulation, cloning, and other novel bio-technologies will one day allow us to redesign our species. It also addresses the legitimate concerns about “playing God”, while at the same time embracing the positive aspects of the scientific trajectory that will lead to our transhuman future.

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
366243525X
ISBN 13 
9783662435250
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
164
Rating
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