Glover, Jonathan

Choosing Children: Genes, Disability, and Design (Uehiro Series in Practical Ethics)

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ISBN 13:
9780199238491
author:
Glover, Jonathan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, Usa
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
135 mm X 203 mm
Genre:
Bio-ethics
Condition:
New
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£37.35

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Choosing Children: Genes, Disability and Design by Jonathan Glover explores the complex implications of genetic and reproductive technology. As we increasingly have the power to choose what kinds of children we do and don't have, we are faced with profound ethical questions.

The author examines the emotive idea of "eugenics" and the ethics of attempting to enhance people for non-medical reasons through genetic choices. He considers the impact such interventions will have on individuals and society as a whole, including the potential consequences of making general improvements to the genetic make-up of human beings.

Through a thought-provoking analysis, Glover raises questions about the definition of disability and our responsibilities towards those with disabilities. This book is a timely examination of the rapidly evolving field of genetics and its potential impact on our understanding of humanity.

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