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"A biologist and a Christian theologian examine the scientific and philosophical implications and potential impacts of genetic technologies. God, Science, and Designer Genes: An Exploration of Emerging Technologies provides a unique approach to the central ethical dilemma in contemporary science, offering both an up-to-date account of the current state of genetic technologies and insightful discussions of the moral/theological questions these technologies raise. Coauthored by professors of biology and theology, God, Science, and Designer Genes examines a range of from-the-headlines issues, including the relationship between science and religion, ""designing"" our children, stem-cell research, cloning, genetics and behavior, genetics and privacy, and using genetic technologies for social justice. Who should benefit—personally and financially—from DNA technology? Who might be harmed? How do we protect individual rights and guard against discrimination? How will embryo modification affect the identity of those so modified? God, Science, and Designer Genes gives readers an eloquent, thoughtful, and objective foundation for considering these and other questions about the potential conflict between scientific achievement, personal faith, and social responsibility."

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Author:   Spencer S. Stober ,  Donna Yarri
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780313352539

ISBN 10:   0313352534
Pages:   243
Publication Date:   13 October 2009
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Offering an up-to-date account of the current state of genetic technologies and insightful discussions of the moral and theological questions raised by these technologies, the authors provide a thoughtful foundation for dealing with the potential conflict between science, faith, and social responsibility. * SciTech Book News * Recommended. General readers. * Choice *

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Spencer S. Stober is associate professor of biology and director of the PhD program in leadership at Alvernia University, Reading, PA. Donna Yarri is associate professor of theology and chair of the Department of Humanities at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.

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