Genetics: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy: A Reader

by Thomas A. Shannon

Book Overview

Over a decade ago, the field of bioethics was established in response to the increased control over the design of living organisms afforded by both medical genetics and biotechnology. Since its introduction, bioethics has become established as an academic discipline with journals and professional societies, is covered regularly in the media, and affects people everyday around the globe.

In response to the increasing need for information about...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742532380
• ISBN13: 9780742532380
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.0"