Genomics and democracy : towards a 'lingua democratica' for the public debate on genomics

Genomics and democracy : towards a 'lingua democratica' for the public debate on genomics / edited by Peter Derkx and Harry Kunneman.

This book addresses the ethical and political questions flowing from the vastly increased possibilities to manipulate the genetic properties of organisms, including human beings. Due to the great complexity of the scientific fields involved, these questions are framed and answered mostly by scientif...

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Other Authors: Derkx, Peter, 1951- (Editor), Kunneman, Harry, 1948- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi, 2013.
Series:Life sciences, ethics and democracy ; 1.
Subjects:
Genomics > Moral and ethical aspects.
Genomics > Political aspects.
Human rights.
Democracy.
democracy.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Genetics & Genomics.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Business Ethics.
Human rights
Democracy
Genomics > Moral and ethical aspects
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Summary:This book addresses the ethical and political questions flowing from the vastly increased possibilities to manipulate the genetic properties of organisms, including human beings. Due to the great complexity of the scientific fields involved, these questions are framed and answered mostly by scientific experts. But the new technological possibilities and social practices connected with genetic manipulation intrude into domains that for a long time have been the provenance of religious and secular worldviews and touch upon deep-seated convictions and emotions. Moreover they are strongly influenc.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789401209755
9401209758
1306167507
9781306167505
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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