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Beyond Human?: Science and the Changing Face of Humanity
Professor John Bryant
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Description for Beyond Human?: Science and the Changing Face of Humanity
Paperback. Where does humanity end and something else begin? Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAM3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 276.
As the news constantly reminds us, recent advances in the biomedical sciences have brought within reach things that were unthinkable only a few years ago: - Designer babies - Genetically enhanced athletes - Human clones - Stem cell treatment - Medical technology - Transhumanism All these issues raise huge questions. Our power to intervene in the natural course of human life is immense: but what should we be doing and what should we avoid? And what about the inequalities of technological power across the globe? Biologist and ethics expert Dr John Bryant begins by placing modern biomedical science in its recent social history context, before moving on to discuss ethics and whether our normal ethical frameworks can cope with the questions thrown up by these huge issues. Throughout the book, Bryant encourages the reader to engage with the questions he addresses.
Product Details
Publisher
Lion UK
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
276 g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745953960
SKU
V9780745953960
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99-50
About Professor John Bryant
Professor John Bryant is Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at the University of Exeter. He has written several books and articles.
Reviews for Beyond Human?: Science and the Changing Face of Humanity
"Science promises to change, perfect, and even immortalize us. But how far can it go without damaging our fundamental humanity? John Bryant supplies a masterly, readable, and deeply informed critique of the current arguments based upon extensive original research. `Beyond Human’ must be reckoned essential reading for everyone concerned about the deepening chasm between scientific and technological possibilities and ethical, humane, and just conduct."
Alan Chapman “a heart-felt discussion of thorny ethical conundrums”
Shara Zaval
Publishers Weekly
“I commend this book to anyone who is concerned to understand the revolution in bio medicine and is prepared to think through the ethical and moral implications...”
Evangelicals Now
The pros and cons of the developments described are well set out and many illustrative stories add a human touch and prevent dry debate. Those who like clear cut answers won’t find them here, but those who are looking for an update on what is going on in the laboratory world with the ethical complexities highlighted, Beyond Human? should prove stimulating and thought provoking.
Caroline Berry
Third Way
Alan Chapman “a heart-felt discussion of thorny ethical conundrums”
Shara Zaval
Publishers Weekly
“I commend this book to anyone who is concerned to understand the revolution in bio medicine and is prepared to think through the ethical and moral implications...”
Evangelicals Now
The pros and cons of the developments described are well set out and many illustrative stories add a human touch and prevent dry debate. Those who like clear cut answers won’t find them here, but those who are looking for an update on what is going on in the laboratory world with the ethical complexities highlighted, Beyond Human? should prove stimulating and thought provoking.
Caroline Berry
Third Way