{"product_id":"the-science-and-ethics-of-engineering-the-human-germ-line-mendels-maze-9780471206477","title":"The Science and Ethics of Engineering the Human","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith implications that go to the core of what it means to be human, the issues raised by genetic manipulation especially cloning have sparked a passionate debate among governmental, religious, and scientific quarters, as well as the media and the general public. This work covers this topic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...will help us engage in a sensible and productive discussion to decide collectively the role genetic technologies should play in our future.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Quarterly Review of Biology\u003c\/i\u003e, December 2004)  \u003cp\u003e\"Academic, hospital, and corporate health sciences libraries would welcome this title as an asset to their collections.\" (\u003ci\u003eE-STREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e, July 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...an essential and accessible guide to these important subjects. Dr. Gordon and John-Wiley Corporation jointly deserve a pat in the back for producing a beneficial and 'eye-opening' book.\" (\u003ci\u003eAnnals of Biomedical Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e, August 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“...elucidates the background of genetic manipulation for the layman...recommended...” (\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol. 41, No. 8, April 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“...this book succeeds in demystifying many of the issues surrounding germline genetic manipulations...” (\u003ci\u003eScience Books \u0026amp; Films\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This powerful ethical message, combined with Gordon's scientific acumen, make for a simultaneously accessible and thoughtful book.\" (\u003ci\u003eYale Journal of Biology and Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e, July 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART I.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Setting the Table.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Building a Living Organism from Inanimate Parts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Transmitting the Genetic Information to Future Generations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Developmental Biology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Reproductive Biology and Assisted Reproductive Technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Methods and Strategies for Gene Transfer and Engineering of the Germ Line.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART II.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Introduction to the Ethics of Reproductive Genetic Technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Future Developments and Applications of Genetic Engineering Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. What If? Ethical and Legal Aspects of Germ Line Genetic Manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief Epilogue: Understanding Our Biases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402526761303,"sku":"9780471206477","price":91.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471206477.jpg?v=1730480671","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-science-and-ethics-of-engineering-the-human-germ-line-mendels-maze-9780471206477","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}