Improving Nature?: The Science and Ethics of Genetic Engineering (Canto)

Reiss, Michael J.; Straughan, Roger

ISBN 10: 0521008476 / ISBN 13: 9780521008471

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Improving Nature?: The Science and Ethics of Genetic Engineering (Canto)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521008476
• ISBN 13: 9780521008471
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Little more than a decade ago the term "genetic engineering" was hardly known outside research laboratories. Today it regularly makes headlines. Those in favor of genetic engineering--and those against it--tell us that it has the potential to change our lives perhaps more than any other scientific or technological advance. But what are the likely consequences of genetic engineering? Is it ethically acceptable? Should we be trying to improve on nature? In Improving Nature?, the authors, a biologist and a moral philosopher, examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives. The underlying science is clearly explained and the moral and ethical considerations are fully disussed, resulting in a wide-ranging, balanced overview of a controversial subject. Michael Jonathan Reiss, a biologist, is Professor of Science Education and Head of Science & Technology, University of London Institute of Education. He is the author of Understanding Science Lessons (Open University Press, 2000). Roger Straughan is Reader in Education at the University of Reading. He is the author of Beliefs, Behaviour and Education (Cassell Academic, 1989). Previous paperback edition (1996) 0-521-63754-6

Book Description

Little more than a decade ago the term 'genetic engineering' was hardly known outside research laboratories, today it regularly makes headlines. Those in favour--and those against--tell us that it has the potential to change our lives perhaps more than any other scientific or technological advance. But what are the likely consequences of genetic engineering? Is it ethically acceptable? Should we be trying to improve on nature? The authors, a biologist and a moral philosopher, examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives.