God, Science, and Designer Genes

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God, Science, and Designer Genes An Exploration of Emerging Genetic Technologies

Spencer S. Stober and Donna Yarri

ISBN: 0-313-35253-4

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-35253-9

243 pages

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 10/13/2009

List Price: $54.95 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

Description: 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.

Title Features:
• 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

About the Author: 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.

LCC Class: 660.6'5-dc22


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