Recovery of virtue for the ethics of genetics -- Theological principles -- Living in the shadow of eugenics -- Genetic testing and screening -- Genetic counselling -- Gene therapies -- Gene patenting -- Women and genetic technologies -- Genetics and environmental concern
Summary
In the immediate future we are likely to witness significant developments in human genetic science. Celia Deane-Drummond considers the ethical issues arising out of specific practices, including genetic screening, gene therapy and genetic counselling and takes a particular theo-ethical approach to current issues in genetics
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-272) and index