The Social Implications of Bioengineering
Author:   Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim ,  Laimdota Mazzarins
Publisher:   Humanities Press International Inc.,U.S.
ISBN:  

9780391038424


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   18 January 1996
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Our Price $27.95 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

The Social Implications of Bioengineering


Add your own review!

Overview

This work discusses the unexamined social and ethical ramifications of the new reproductive and gene technologies. It illustrates some of the potential consequences of these technologies and lays them out for the non-specialist. For example, the quest for the perfect child is questioned.

Full Product Details

Author:   Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim ,  Laimdota Mazzarins
Publisher:   Humanities Press International Inc.,U.S.
Imprint:   Humanities Press International Inc
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9780391038424


ISBN 10:   0391038427
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   18 January 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Technology as viewed by the social sciences. Part 2 From the pill to the test-tube baby. Part 3 From the wish for a child to the planned child. Part 4 Pathways of normalization and constructions of acceptance. Part 5 Brave new health.

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

MRG2025CC

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now