Genetic Ethics: Do the Ends Justify the Genes?

by John F. Kilner, Frank E. Young, Rebecca D. Pentz

Overview

Fueled by rapid advances in the availability of genetic information and the capability to intervene in response to it, a genetic revolution is now underway that has profound implications for all spheres of life. But the ethical issues raised-and sometimes overlooked-by this revolution are glaring.

This timely volume, written by scholars and practitioners at the forefront of genetic research-including Francis Collins, Elizabeth Thomson, C. Christopher Hook, Arthur Dyck, Allen Verhey, V. Elving Anderson, Marsha Fowler, and Charles Colson-will help readers assess from a Christian perspective the challenging ethical questions and difficult personal and social decision-making situations raised by today's genetic advancements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802844286
Publisher:	Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Publication date:	03/16/2004
Series:	Horizon in Bioethics Ser.
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.68(d)

Editorial Reviews

Well written and understandable throughout.... All libraries serving courses in bioethics or genetics should have this book.

Choice

"An interesting look at Christian perspectives on human genetic research.... Many of the pieces offer moral insights for a broad audience.... This is a worthwhile book for both Christians and non-Christians."

Ethics

An excellent and very readable overview of many of the aspects involved in the field of genetic ethics.

Ethics & Medicine