Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times?: A Reflection on European Policies and Human Agency

by L. Reuter

Overview

Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times? A Reflection on European Policies and Human Agency is for bioethicists, ethicists (theologians/philosophers), professionals in biotechnology, EU and national policy makers, and professors/teachers of courses in applied ethics (master level or equivalent).

This volume presents an interdisciplinary reflection on the nature and scope of current biotechnology in Europe. The author contemplates upon the actual structures and potential functions of biotechnology in our societies in order to allow for a balanced discussion and common reflection on the topic. This volume is unique in that it offers a concise presentation of the current biotechnological arena in Europe with its ethical implications. It provides a survey of topical Council of Europe documents and treaties.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402016851
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	10/31/2003
Edition description:	2003
Pages:	231
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1: Biotechnology in Modern Times.- 2: Council of Europe Policies on Biotechnology.- 3: Biotechnology and Human Agency.- 4: Biotechnology Beyond Modernity.- European Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine ETS 164 (Full text) with list of declarations.- Additional Prool to the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine on the Prohibition of Cloning Human Beings ETS 168 (Full text) with list of declarations.- Additional Prool to the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine on Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin. ETS186. (Full text).- References.

Editorial Reviews

"For now the best concise presentation of the European bioethics and biotechnology arena."

(Erwin Bischofberger, Karolinska Institute, Skholm)

"Most stimulating reflections on European policies."

(Göran Collste, Linköping University, Sweden)

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