Genetic Engineering

Genetic engineering has quickly become one of the more controversial issues of our time. Herring provides a detailed history of the debate in a fair and balanced manner, using proponents' points of view to make individual cases, both pro and con. Narrative chapters cover such topics as the Human Genome Project, gene splicing, cloning, genetically altered foods, and DNA and crime-solving.

Students and the general public will find a comprehensive survey of the genetic engineering debate. Appendices include statements from Robert P. George and Peter Singer, two of the most prominent scholars on the subject, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources for further research.

List of contents

List of Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
"It's Alive!" Public Perceptions of Genetic Engineering
History of Genetic Engineering from Mendel to (Genome) Maps
Splicing, Dicing and Cloning to Asilomar and Beyond
Frankenfood or Miracle Grow? Agriculture Applications of Genetic Engineering
Well, Hell-o Dolly: Animal Applications of Genetic Engineering
Where No Man (or Woman) Has Gone Before: The Human Genome Project
The Doctor Will See You Now: Genetic Engineering and the Treatment of Diseases
Just the Facts Ma'am: Genetic Engineering, DNA Evidence and the Courts
Endgame: Genetic Engineer, Future Trends, Current Recommendations
Appendix
Index

About the author

Mark Y. Herring is Dean of Library Services at Winthrop University. He has worked in librarianship for more than two decades. He has written numerous books, articles, and scores of reviews for magazines and journals both in and out of the library profession, including The Pro-Life/Choice Debate (Greenwood, 2003).

Product details

• Authors: Mark Herring, Herring Mark Y.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.12.2005
• EAN: 9780313334733
• ISBN: 978-0-313-33473-3
• No. of pages: 244
• Weight: 510 g
• Series: Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); popular science, Science, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Genetic Engineering, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies