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The Perfect Baby is the most popular introduction to ethical issues in genetics. This new edition has been updated to discuss and debate advances in high tech reproduction, genetic testing, gene therapy, human cloning, and stem cell research. It includes a new epilogue by cloning pioneer Ian Wilmut and Glenn McGee.

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This is an interesting overview of some main issues raised by genetic technologies, and their likely effect on our society. * Bulletin of Medical Ethics *
The Perfect Baby . . . presents the choices we must now make in everyday life. . . . A stimulating and informative introduction with plain language. * Nature Medicine *
Glenn McGee has written a useful primer . . . for the application of genetic technologies to reproductive medicine. * The Philadelphia Inquirer *
An excellent text with keen insights and salient overview of key issues. -- Fr. David L. Danneker, Ph.D., Elizabethtown College

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Preface to the Second Edition Chapter 2 Preface to the First Edition Chapter 3 The Landscape of Genetic Technology Chapter 4 The Magic Answer? Hopes for Genetic Cures Chapter 5 Playing God? Fears about Genetic Engeneering Chapter 6 Debunking the Myths Chapter 7 Genetic Approaches to Family and Public Health Chapter 8 The Not-So-Deadly Sins of Genetic Enhancement Chapter 9 Epilogue : The Problem of Human Cloning Chapter 10 Notes Chapter 11 Bibliography

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: 25/12/2000
      ISBN13: 9780847697595, 978-0847697595
      ISBN10: 0847697592

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Perfect Baby is the most popular introduction to ethical issues in genetics. This new edition has been updated to discuss and debate advances in high tech reproduction, genetic testing, gene therapy, human cloning, and stem cell research. It includes a new epilogue by cloning pioneer Ian Wilmut and Glenn McGee.

      Trade Review
      This is an interesting overview of some main issues raised by genetic technologies, and their likely effect on our society. * Bulletin of Medical Ethics *
      The Perfect Baby . . . presents the choices we must now make in everyday life. . . . A stimulating and informative introduction with plain language. * Nature Medicine *
      Glenn McGee has written a useful primer . . . for the application of genetic technologies to reproductive medicine. * The Philadelphia Inquirer *
      An excellent text with keen insights and salient overview of key issues. -- Fr. David L. Danneker, Ph.D., Elizabethtown College

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Preface to the Second Edition Chapter 2 Preface to the First Edition Chapter 3 The Landscape of Genetic Technology Chapter 4 The Magic Answer? Hopes for Genetic Cures Chapter 5 Playing God? Fears about Genetic Engeneering Chapter 6 Debunking the Myths Chapter 7 Genetic Approaches to Family and Public Health Chapter 8 The Not-So-Deadly Sins of Genetic Enhancement Chapter 9 Epilogue : The Problem of Human Cloning Chapter 10 Notes Chapter 11 Bibliography

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