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In the immediate future we are likely to witness significant developments in human genetic science. Celia Deane-Drummond considers the ethical issues arising out of specific practices, including genetic screening, gene therapy and genetic counselling and takes a particular theo-ethical approach to current issues in genetics.
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This volume applies the principles of Christian ethics in examining recent significant developments in the science of genetics. Derived from a modified version of virtue ethics, the book draws particularly on a classical understanding of the virtues, especially prudence or practical wisdom and justice. It considers ethical issues arising out of specific practices in human genetics, including genetic screening, gene patenting, gene therapy and genetic counselling as well as feminist concerns. The book demonstrates that a theological voice is highly relevant to contested ethical debates about genetics.
Author Biography
Celia Deane-Drummond is Professor in Theology and the Biological Sciences, University College Chester. She is Director of the Centre for Religion and Biosciences and her many publications include The Ethics of Nature (2004).
Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. A recovery of virtue for the ethics of genetics; 2. Theological principles; 3. Living in the shadow of eugenics; 4. Genetic testing and screening; 5. Genetic counselling; 6. Gene therapies; 7. Genetic patenting; 8. Women and genetic technologies; 9. Genetics and environmental concern; Postscript: concluding remarks.
Review
'Deane-Drummond has read widely, and her bibliography is extensive.' Church Times 'The book covers an impressive amount of ground, including some topics that have received little attention from Christian ethicists. ...Genetics and Christian Ethics is undoubtedly a valuable resource for anyone seriously interested in the issues with which it engages.' Theology
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'The book covers an impressive amount of ground, including some topics that have received little attention from Christian ethicists. …Genetics and Christian Ethics is undoubtedly a valuable resource for anyone seriously interested in the issues with which it engages.' Theology
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Celia Deane-Drummond examines ethical issues in genetics from a Christian virtue ethics perspective.
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In the immediate future we are likely to witness significant developments in human genetic science. Celia Deane-Drummond considers the ethical issues arising out of specific practices, including genetic screening, gene therapy and genetic counselling and takes a particular theo-ethical approach to current issues in genetics.
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In the immediate future we are likely to witness significant developments in human genetic science. Celia Deane-Drummond considers the ethical issues arising out of specific practices, including genetic screening, gene therapy and genetic counselling and takes a particular theo-ethical approach to current issues in genetics.
Details ISBN0521829437 Author Celia Deane-Drummond Short Title GENETICS & CHRISTIAN ETHICS Pages 306 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series New Studies in Christian Ethics Language English ISBN-10 0521829437 ISBN-13 9780521829434 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 241.649 Series Number 25 Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-02-28 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence US Affiliation University College Chester DOI 10.1604/9780521829434 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2005-11-24 AU Release Date 2005-11-24 NZ Release Date 2005-11-24 We've got this
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