Improving Nature

Klappentext The authors examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives. Zusammenfassung Use of the term 'genetic engineering' is now commonplace in all of our everyday lives. But what are the likely consequences of genetic engineering? Is it ethically acceptable? Should we be trying to improve on nature? The authors examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; Part I. 2. The practicalities of genetic engineering; 3. Moral and ethical concerns; 4. Theological concerns; Part II. Overview: 5. The genetic engineering of microorganisms; 6. The genetic engineering of plants; 7. The genetic engineering of animals; 8. The genetic engineering of humans; Part III. 9. Public understanding of genetic engineering: what can education do?

Product details

• Authors: M Reiss, Michael J Reiss, Michael J. Reiss, R Straughan, Roger Straughan
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.05.2001
• EAN: 9780521008471
• ISBN: 978-0-521-00847-1
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 215 mm x 17 mm
• Series: CANTO
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology