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Human Dignity in the Biotech Century: A Christian Vision for Public Policy
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- Book Title
- Human Dignity in the Biotech Century : a Christian Vision for Public Policy
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- InterVarsity Press
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- 2004
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- English
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- Religion, Science, Medical
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- Biotechnology, Ethics, Christian Life / Social Issues
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InterVarsity Press
ISBN-10
0830827838
ISBN-13
9780830827831
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Book Title
Human Dignity in the Biotech Century : a Christian Vision for Public Policy
Number of Pages
252 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Biotechnology, Ethics, Christian Life / Social Issues
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Science, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback
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Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
13.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
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2004-006654
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22
Reviews
Each article is well-referenced and hence quite helpful in pointing readers to a wealth of published material in academic journals and books, popular literature and news, and various academic and popular websites., This volume comprises essays from the top thinkers and activists in the field on topics like learning from past mistakes, new technology, genetics, and transhumanism. Get ready for the science fiction realities of the 21st century, and get involved., This collection gathers essays from top bioethics thinkers and activists. Pick among topics such as learning from our mistakes, new technology, genetics, and transhumanism. Get ready for the science fiction realities of the 21st century, and get involved!
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241/.64957
Table Of Content
Preface - Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron Introduction: Can We Prevent the "Abolition of Man"? C. S. Lewis's Challenge to the Twenty-first Century - Charles W. Colson 1. Christian Vision for the Biotech Century: Toward a Strategy - Nigel M. de S. Cameron 2. The Biotech Revolution: Major Issues in the Biosciences - David A. Prentice, Ph.D. 3. The New Genetics and the Dignity of Humankind - C. Ben Mitchell, Ph.D. 4. Techno Sapiens: Nanotechnology, Cybernetics, Transhumanism and the Remaking of Humankind - C. Christopher Hook, M.D. 5. Promise and Peril: Clinical Implications of the New Genetics - David Stevens, M.D. 6. The Human Embryo Debate - William L. Saunders, J.D. 7. Learning from Our Mistakes: The Pro-life Cause and the New Bioethics - Paige Comstock Cunningham, J. D. 8. An Unnatural Assault on Natural Law: Regulating Biotechnology Using a Just Research Theory - Nathan A. Adams IV, Ph.D., J.D. 9. Lessons from the Cloning Debate: The Need for a Secular Approach - Wesley J. Smith, J.D. 10. Biotech and Public Policy: The European Debate - Henk Jochemsen, Ph.D. 11. Confronting Technology at the Beginning of Life: A Morally Grounded Policy Agenda for th e United States - Richard Doerflinger, M.A. Appendix: The Sanctity of Life in a Brave New World: A Manifesto on Biotechnology and Human Dignity Contributors Index
Synopsis
Editors Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron, along with a panel of expert contributors address in twelve essays the watershed legal and ethical challenges before us in twenty-first century biotechnology: stem cell research, cloning, gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, cybernetics, abortion and more., What will be the greatest moral challenge facing our society throughout this century? Are we ready to face it? Editors Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron, along with a panel of expert contributors, make the case in this book that the greatest watershed debates of the twenty-first century concerning ethics and public policy will surround the issue of biotechnology. In twelve essays they address several of the legal and ethical challenges before us: embryo research, stem cell research, cloning, genetic engineering, gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, cybernetics, nanotechnology and, of course, abortion. Contributors include William L. Saunders, J. D., Family Research Council Christopher Hook, M.D., The Mayo Clinic Henk Jochemsen, Ph.D., Free University of Amsterdam David A. Prentice, Ph.D., Indiana State University Nathan A. Adams IV, Ph.D., J.D., Christian Legal Society David Stevens, M.D., Christian Medical Association Paige Comstock Cunningham, J. D., Americans United for Life C. Ben Mitchell, Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Richard Doerflinger, M.A., Secretariat for Pro-life, National Conference of Catholic Bishops Wesley J. Smith, J.D., International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assistend Suicide Leaders in their fields, these contributors point out the crucial role Christians can and should play in the public square. The well-informed and forward-looking perspectives they present will help us prepare for the challenges ahead., What will be the greatest moral challenge facing our society throughout this century?Are we ready to face it?Editors Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron, along with a panel of expert contributors, make the case in this book that the greatest watershed debates of the twenty-first century concerning ethics and public policy will surround the issue of biotechnology. In twelve essays they address several of the legal and ethical challenges before us: embryo research, stem cell research, cloning, genetic engineering, gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, cybernetics, nanotechnology and, of course, abortion. Contributors include William L. Saunders, J. D., Family Research Council Christopher Hook, M.D., The Mayo Clinic Henk Jochemsen, Ph.D., Free University of Amsterdam David A. Prentice, Ph.D., Indiana State University Nathan A. Adams IV, Ph.D., J.D., Christian Legal Society David Stevens, M.D., Christian Medical Association Paige Comstock Cunningham, J. D., Americans United for Life C. Ben Mitchell, Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Richard Doerflinger, M.A., Secretariat for Pro-life, National Conference of Catholic Bishops Wesley J. Smith, J.D., International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assistend Suicide Leaders in their fields, these contributors point out the crucial role Christians can and should play in the public square. The well-informed and forward-looking perspectives they present will help us prepare for the challenges ahead., What will be the greatest moral challenge facing our society throughout this century?Are we ready to face it?Editors Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron, along with a panel of expert contributors, make the case in this book that the greatest watershed debates of the twenty-first century concerning ethics and public policy will surround the issue of biotechnology. In twelve essays they address several of the legal and ethical challenges before us: embryo research, stem cell research, cloning, genetic engineering, gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, cybernetics, nanotechnology and, of course, abortion.Contributors includeWilliam L. Saunders, J. D., Family Research Council- Christopher Hook, M.D., The Mayo Clinic- Henk Jochemsen, Ph.D., Free University of Amsterdam- David A. Prentice, Ph.D., Indiana State University- Nathan A. Adams IV, Ph.D., J.D., Christian Legal Society- David Stevens, M.D., Christian Medical Association- Paige Comstock Cunningham, J. D., Americans United for Life- C. Ben Mitchell, Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School- Richard Doerflinger, M.A., Secretariat for Pro-life, National Conference of Catholic Bishops- Wesley J. Smith, J.D., International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assistend SuicideLeaders in their fields, these contributors point out the crucial role Christians can and should play in the public square. The well-informed and forward-looking perspectives they present will help us prepare for the challenges ahead.
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TP248.6.H85 2004
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