Designing babies : the brave new world of reproductive technology / Roger Gosden
- Bib ID:
- 1441822
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Gosden, R. G
- Description:
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- New York : W.H. Freeman, c1999
- ix, 260 p. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0716732998
- Summary:
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No other subject in science today provokes more controversy than human reproduction and genetics. In Designing Babies, reproductive expert Roger Gosden provides a compelling overview of this biological revolution. In clear, nontechnical language, he explains the science that is emerging and addresses the many social and ethical dilemmas involved. He also offers a startling look into a future when women will be able to choose not only the number and timing but also some of the characteristics of their children. Genetic screening, repair of embryos, cloning, sex selection, and egg freezing are some of the technologies that will become familiar early in the new millennium. Designing Babies explores these and other issues intelligently, with an open-minded approach toward the dangers and benefits that such scientific advances might bring.
- Full contents:
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- 1. The Myth and the Monster
- 2. The Precious Child
- 3. The Pursuit of Perfection
- 4. Playing God
- 5. Keep Out the Clones
- 6. Sex Selection
- 7. Other Wombs
- 8. Never Too Late?
- 9. Reproductive Liberties.
- Notes:
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- Includes index.
- "Further reading": (p. [247]-254).
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
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- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1999
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