The Frankenstein Syndrome: Ethical and Social Issues in the Genetic Engineering of Animals

ISBN-13: 9780521478076 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 256 str.

Bernard Rollin; Douglas MacLean

Opis

This book is a philosophically sophisticated and scientifically well-informed discussion of the moral and social issues raised by genetically engineering animals, a powerful technology that has major implications for society. Unlike other books on this emotionally charged subject, the author attempts to inform, not inflame, the reader about the real problems society must address in order to manage this technology. Nontechnical and anecdotal in nature, written by a professor of philosophy, physiology and biophysics, this book will appeal to both specialists and general readers with an interest in genetic engineering.

Recenzje

"Dr. Rollin does an excellent job dissecting the various philosophies underlying the views for and against genetic engineering of animals. Rollin examines a broad spectrum of information, and his writing style makes this book very readable for anyone seeking to better understand this important topic." Amy Coxon, Ethics & Medicine

Spis treści

1. THere Are Certain Things Humans Were Not Meant to Do; 2. Rampaging monsters; 3. The plight of the creature.