Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]- 235) and index.
Contents:
pt. 1. Laying the foundations : biology, theology, and being human -- In the beginning : introductory issues -- Playing God, or using the brains God gave us? Biology and theology in dialogue -- The ABCs of genetics and morality : basic concepts in science and moral reasoning -- pt. 2. Genetic technologies : opportunities and challenges -- Designer babies : creating our children -- Searching for the fountain of youth : stem-cell research -- To duplicate or not to duplicate : the question of cloning -- My genes made me do it : the relationship between genes and behavior -- Don't look at my DNA : genetic privacy and the possibility of discrimination -- pt. 3. Future : where do we go from here? -- And away we go : opportunities, challenges, and social justice.
Summary:
This book provides a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the central ethical dilemma in contemporary science, furnishing both an up-to-date account of the current state of genetic technologies and insightful discussions of the moral/theological questions these technologies raise.--[book jacket]
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.