The New Biology: Law, Ethics, and Biotechnology by George P. Smith II (English)

Description: The New Biology by George P. Smith II Based on lectures delivered throughout Australia in 1984. Smith, an advocate of engines and genetic engineering, discusses the legal and ethical aspects of such topics as family planning and procreational autonomy, organ procurement and transplant, cryonic suspension, suicide, and AIDS. A chapter ex FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Improvement of mans genetic endowment by direct ac­ tions aimed at striving for the positive propagation of those with a superior genetic profile (an element of which is commonly recognized as a high intelligence quotient) or-conversely-delimitation of those with negative genetic inheritance has always remained a pri­ mary concern of the geneticist and the social engineer. Genetic integrity, eugenic advancement, and a strong genetic pool designed to eliminate illness and suffering have been the benchmarks of the "Genetic Movement" and the challenge of Orwells Nineteen Eighty-Four. If the quality of life can in some way be either im­ proved or advanced by use of the law, then this policy must be developed and pursued. No longer does the Dostoyevskian quest to give life meaning through suf­ fering become an inescapable given. By and through the development and application of new scientific advances in the field of genetics (and especially genetic engi­ neering), the real potential exists to prevent, to a very vii Preface viii real extent, most human suffering before it ever mani­ fests itself in or through life. Freedom to undertake re­ search in the exciting and fertile frontiers of the "New Biology" and to master the Genetic Code must be nur­ tured and maintained. The search for the truth inevi­ tably prevents intellectual, social, and economic stag­ nation, as well as-ideally-frees all from anxiety and fright. Yet, there is a very real potential for this quest to confuse and confound. Author Biography GEORGE P. SMITH II is Professor of Law at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Table of Contents 1 Biotechnology: The Challenges and the Opportunities.- 2 Law, Science, and the New Biology.- 3 Medical, Legal, and Ethical Conundrums at the Edge of Life.- 4 The Contemporary Influence of Genetics and Eugenics in Family Planning.- 5 Organ Procurement and Transplantation: The Scope of the Problem.- 6 El Dorado and the Promise of Cryonic Suspension.- 7 AIDS: The Private and the Public Dilemmas.- 8 Noble Death, Rational Suicide, or Self-Determination.- 9 Procreational Autonomy: Values Gone Awry?.- 10 The Case of the Orphan Embryos.- 11 Science, Religion, and the New Biology.- Epilogue: Rome Speaks.- Notes. Long Description Improvement of mans genetic endowment by direct ac Details ISBN0306431874 Language English ISBN-10 0306431874 ISBN-13 9780306431876 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1989 Publication Date 1989-08-31 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title NEW BIOLOGY 1989/E DEWEY 174.25 Pages 303 Imprint Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Subtitle Law, Ethics, and Biotechnology DOI 10.1007/b119128;10.1007/978-1-4899-0803-2 UK Release Date 1989-08-31 AU Release Date 1989-08-31 NZ Release Date 1989-08-31 US Release Date 1989-08-31 Illustrations XIX, 303 p. Author George P. Smith II Publisher Springer Science+Business Media Edition Description 1989 ed. Edition 1989th Alternative 9781489908056 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96222608;

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ISBN-13: 9780306431876

Book Title: The New Biology: Law, Ethics, and Biotechnology

Item Height: 234mm

Item Width: 156mm

Author: George P. Smith II

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Topic: Law, Sociology, Popular Philosophy

Publisher: Springer Science+Business Media

Publication Year: 1989

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 1410g

Number of Pages: 303 Pages