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OverviewWell aware of Jews having once been the victims of Nazi eugenics policies, many Jews today have an ambivalent attitude toward new genetics and are understandably wary of genetic forms of identity and intervention. At the same time, the Jewish tradition is strongly committed to medical research designed to prevent or cure diseases. Jews and Genes explores this tension against the backdrop of various important developments in genetics and bioethics-new advances in stem cell research; genetic mapping, identity, testing, and intervention; and the role of religion and ethics in shaping public policy. Jews and Genes brings together leaders in their fields, from all walks of Judaism, to explore these most timely and intriguing topics-the intricacies of the genetic code and the wonders of life, along with cutting-edge science and the ethical issues it raises. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elliot N. Dorff , Laurie Zoloth , Mark S. FrankelPublisher: Jewish Publication Society Imprint: Jewish Publication Society Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.662kg ISBN: 9780827612242ISBN 10: 0827612249 Pages: 480 Publication Date: 01 March 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsForeword by Mark S. Frankel Introduction by Elliot N. Dorff and Laurie Zoloth Part 1. Stem Cell Research 1. Summary of the Science of Stem Cell Research Elliot N. Dorff and Laurie Zoloth 2. Applying Jewish Law to Stem Cell Research Elliot N. Dorff 3. Divine Representations and the Value of Embryos: God’s Image, God’s Name, and the Status of Human Nonpersons Noam J. Zohar 4. “Like Water”: Using Genesis to Formulate an Alternative Jewish Position on the Beginning of Life Yosef Leibowitz 5. Reasonable Magic: Stem Cell Research and Forbidden Knowledge Laurie Zoloth Part 2. Genetic Mapping and Identity 6. Summary of the Science of Genetic Mapping and Identity Elliot N. Dorff and Laurie Zoloth 7. Folk Taxonomy, Prejudice, and the Human Genome Judith S. Neulander 8. What Is a Jew? The Meaning of Genetic Disease for Jewish Identity Rebecca Alpert 9. Yearning for the Long-Lost Home: The Lemba and the Jewish Narrative of Genetic Return Laurie Zoloth Part 3. Genetic Testing 10. Summary of the Science of Genetic Testing Elliot N. Dorff and Laurie Zoloth 11. Genetic Testing in the Jewish Community Paul Root Wolpe 12. Jewish Genetic Decision Making and an Ethic of Care Toby L. Schonfeld Part 4. Genetic Intervention 13. Summary of the Science of Genetic Intervention Elliot N. Dorff and Laurie Zoloth 14. Some Jewish Thoughts on Genetic Enhancement Shimon Glick 15. Curing Disease and Enhancing Traits: A Philosophical (and Jewish) Perspective Ronald M. Green 16. Genetic Enhancement and the Image of God Aaron L. Mackler 17. “Blessed Is the One Who Is Good and Who Brings Forth Goodness”: A Jewish Theological Response to the Ethical Challenges of New Genetic Technologies Louis E. Newman 18. Jewish Reflections on Genetic Enhancement Jeffrey H. Burack 19. Mending the Code Robert Gibbs Part 5. The New Genetics and Public Policy 20. Religious Traditions in a Postreligious World: Does Halakhah Have Insights for Nonbelievers? John Lantos 21. How the Unconscious Shapes Modern Genomic Science Robert Pollack 22. To Fix the World: Jewish Convictions Affecting Social Issues Elliot N. Dorff Contributors Index to Classical Sources General IndexReviewsA brilliant combination of science and philosophy that deepens one s awe for the genetics of life and demonstrates how insights from Jewish thought can help address the vexing questions that arise because of scientists new capabilities to test for genes and alter them in the effort to prevent or cure disease. Neil S. Wenger, director of the UCLA Health Ethics Center--Neil S. Wenger (09/17/2014) A brilliant combination of science and philosophy that deepens one's awe for the genetics of life and demonstrates how insights from Jewish thought can help address the vexing questions that arise because of scientists' new capabilities to test for genes and alter them in the effort to prevent or cure disease. --Neil S. Wenger, director of the UCLA Health Ethics Center--Neil S. Wenger (09/17/2014) Author InformationElliot N. Dorff is rector and Sol and Anne Dorff Distinguished Service Professor of Philosophy at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles and past chair of the Society of Jewish Ethics. He is the author or editor of numerous award-winning books, including Matters of Life and Death: A Jewish Approach to Modern Medical Ethics (JPS, 1998). Laurie Zoloth is a professor of religious studies and on the Jewish studies faculty at Weinberg College and is a professor of medical humanities and bioethics at the Feinberg School of Medicine, both at Northwestern University. She is the author or editor of six books, including The Ethics of Encounter: A Jewish Discussion of Social Justice. Mark S. Frankel is director of the Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights, and Law Program at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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