Design and Destiny: Jewish and Christian Perspectives on Human Germline Modification

by Ronald Cole-Turner

Scholars discuss the genetic modification of embryonic cells from the viewpoints of traditional Jewish and Christian teaching, considering both the possible therapeutic benefits of this technology and moral concerns about its implementation.

We are approaching the day when advances in biotechnology will allow parents to "design" a baby with the traits they want. The continuing debate over the possibilities of genetic engineering has...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262033739
• ISBN13: 9780262033732
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Mit Press
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher