Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 164 pages
- Published by: Routledge
- Edition: 1st Edition December 1, 2000
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 041592409X
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0415924092
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Book Dimensions:
9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 10.7 ounces
Product Review
A thoughtful, timely and comprehensive look at genetics in the modern era by a recognized scholar of both their legal and humanistic implications. An great read!.
–R. Alta Charo, Professor of Law and Medical Ethics, University of Wisconsin- Madison.Dena Davis has been the most consistent and important voice insisting that we take seriously the concept of each child's right to an open future, and what respecting that right would mean for new technologies in genetics and reproduction. This engaging new book is the work of a thoughtful and humane scholar, and deserves a broad readership..
–Thomas H. Murray, President of The Hastings CenterDena Davis offers an engaging, informative and provocative argument in
Genetic Dilemmas. Her primary accomplishment is to draw much-needed attention to the interests of the child in reproductive decision-makingshe has succeeded admirably..
–Mary Terrell White, Medical Humanities ReviewDena Davis offers an engaging, informative and provocative argument in
Genetic Dilemmas. Her primary accomplishment is to draw much-needed attention to the interests of the child in reproductive decision-makingshe has succeeded admirably..
–Mary Terrell White, Medical Humanities ReviewPeople now face a dizzying array of choices about reproduction-from sex selection to cloning, from prenatal screening to genetic enhancement. In this engaging and path-breaking book, Dena Davis intelligently and compassionately explores the often-ignored impact of these choices on the children that are created and the society in which they will be raised..
–Lori Andrews, Professor of Law, Chicago-Kent College of LawA thoughtful, timely and comprehensive look at genetics in the modern era by a recognized scholar of both their legal and humanistic implications. An great read!.
–R. Alta Charo, Professor of Law and Medical Ethics, University of Wisconsin- Madison.Dena Davis has been the most consistent and important voice insisting that we take seriously the concept of each child's right to an open future, and what respecting that right would mean for new technologies in genetics and reproduction. This engaging new book is the work of a thoughtful and humane scholar, and deserves a broad readership..
–Thomas H. Murray, President of The Hastings CenterPeople now face a dizzying array of choices about reproduction-from sex selection to cloning, from prenatal screening to genetic enhancement. In this engaging and path-breaking book, Dena Davis intelligently and compassionately explores the often-ignored impact of these choices on the children that are created and the society in which they will be raised..
–Lori Andrews, Professor of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law
--This text refers to the
Library Binding
edition.
Product Description
In Genetic Dilemmas and the Child's Right to an Open Future, Davis looks at perplexing medical cases as a means to discussion of ethical dilemmas raised by the availability of new reproductive technologies. Her discussion covers genetic ethics, as well as the ethics of parenthood. The author advances an ethical theory that can guide health care professionals, policy makers and parents when the rights and interests of parents collide with those of their "potential children" or children. Davis addresses four ethical issues in genetics in Genetic Dilemmas including disabled parents who seek assistance in conceiving a child who shares their disability; genetic testing of children with no immediate medical benefit; sex selection and determination of fetal sex; and the cloning of human beings.
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