TY - BOOK ID - 46085 TI - Improving nature? : the science and ethics of genetic engineering AU - Reiss, Michael Jonathan AU - Straughan, Roger PY - 1996 SN - 0521454417 PB - Cambridge [England] New York, NY, USA Cambridge University Press DB - UniCat KW - Pure sciences. Natural sciences (general) KW - Social sciences (general) KW - Genetic engineering KW - Bioethics KW - Génie génétique KW - Bioéthique KW - Moral and ethical aspects KW - Aspect moral KW - Moral and ethical aspects. KW - Génie génétique KW - Bioéthique UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:46085 AB - Little more than a decade ago the term 'genetic engineering' was hardly known outside research laboratories. By now, though, its use is widespread. Those in favour of genetic engineering - and those against it - tell us that it has the potential to change our lives perhaps more than any other scientific or technological advance. But what are the likely consequences of genetic engineering? Is it ethically acceptable? Should we be trying to improve on nature? The authors, a biologist and a moral philosopher, examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives. The underlying science is explained in a way easily understood by a general reader, and the moral and ethical considerations that arise are fully discussed. Throughout, the authors clarify the issues involved so that readers can make up their own minds about these controversial issues. ER -