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

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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Weitere Verfasser: Derkx, Peter, 1951- (HerausgeberIn), Kunneman, Harry, 1948- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi, 2013.
Schriftenreihe:Life sciences, ethics and democracy ; 1.
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789401209755
9401209758
1306167507
9781306167505

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