What insights does Christianity offer? Christians believe we are stewards of God's creation. We therefore should win control of diseases. We should tackle Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and spinal cord injuries. But the ethical choices are tough. In this coherent, engaging book Professor Gareth Jones tackles: * Who designs designer babies? * What is special about the human embryo? * What are the limits of stem cell research? * Should we not merely repair, but enhance?
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The scientist playing God is a popular bogeyman. Scientists stand accused of needless meddling.

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ISBN
9781854247087
Publisert
2005-08-19
Utgiver
Vendor
Monarch Books
Vekt
246 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

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Biographical note

D. GARETH JONES is Professor of Anatomy and Structural Biology at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) at the same university. A neuroscientist, he has written extensively on bioethical issues.