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Description for Engineering the Human
Hardcover. Editor(s): Koops, Bert-Jaap; Luthy, Christoph; Nelis, Annemiek; Sieburgh, Carla; Jansen, J.P.M.; Schmid, Monika S. Num Pages: 199 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HP; JMM; MFN; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 452.
The volume is collection of articles treating the topic of human improvement/enhancement from a variety of perspectives – philosophical, literary, medical, genetic, sociological, legal etc. The chapters in this volume treat not only those aspects that most immediately come to mind when one thinks of ‘human enhancement’, such as genetic engineering, cloning, artificial implants and artificial intelligence etc. Somewhat less obvious aspects include evolutionary perspectives in connection with the prolongation of the human lifespan, plastic surgery since its beginnings, and questions such as whether the distinction between ‘natural’ and ‘artificial’ can really be drawn at all and how it ... Read more
The volume is collection of articles treating the topic of human improvement/enhancement from a variety of perspectives – philosophical, literary, medical, genetic, sociological, legal etc. The chapters in this volume treat not only those aspects that most immediately come to mind when one thinks of ‘human enhancement’, such as genetic engineering, cloning, artificial implants and artificial intelligence etc. Somewhat less obvious aspects include evolutionary perspectives in connection with the prolongation of the human lifespan, plastic surgery since its beginnings, and questions such as whether the distinction between ‘natural’ and ‘artificial’ can really be drawn at all and how it ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
Number of Pages
199
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642350955
SKU
V9783642350955
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About N/A
Bert-Jaap Koops (1967) is professor of Regulation and Technology at Tilburg University and a member of The Young Academy. He studied Mathematics as well as General Literature at the University of Groningen, and obtained a PhD in Law at Tilburg University. He researches the relation between technology (ICT, bio-, nano-, and neurotechnology) and regulation issues, focusing on digital rights, digital ... Read more
Reviews for Engineering the Human
From the reviews: “Expert scientists review the gains in scientific capabilities to correct and enhance the human condition, beginning with historical reflections on past attempts to improve humankind through various eugenic programs that have since been labeled unethical. … Many of the scenarios presented are compelling, and the potential outcomes will excite the imagination of a wide audience. Summing ... Read more