The Perfect Baby: Parenthood in the New World of Cloning and Genetics / Edition 2

by Glenn McGee

Overview

The Perfect Baby is the most popular introduction to ethical issues in genetics. This new edition has been updated to discuss and debate advances in high tech reproduction, genetic testing, gene therapy, human cloning, and stem cell research. It includes a new epilogue, by cloning pioneer Ian Wilmut and Glenn McGee.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780847697595
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/25/2000
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Glenn McGee is assistant professor of bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface to the Second Edition Chapter 2 Preface to the First Edition Chapter 3 The Landscape of Genetic Technology Chapter 4 The Magic Answer? Hopes for Genetic Cures Chapter 5 Playing God? Fears about Genetic Engeneering Chapter 6 Debunking the Myths Chapter 7 Genetic Approaches to Family and Public Health Chapter 8 The Not-So-Deadly Sins of Genetic Enhancement Chapter 9 Epilogue : The Problem of Human Cloning Chapter 10 Notes Chapter 11 Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

An excellent text with keen insights and salient overview of key issues.

Fr. David L. Danneker

The Perfect Baby. .. presents the choices we must now make in everyday life.. .. A stimulating and informative introduction with plain language.

Nature Medicine

Glenn McGee has written a useful primer. .. for the application of genetic technologies to reproductive medicine.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

This is an interesting overview of some main issues raised by genetic technologies, and their likely effect on our society.

Bulletin of Medical Ethics

The great merit of this book is the amount of information both biological and philosophical that is packed into its 177 pages. It is profusely referenced and annotated and offers much practical wisdom. The numerous pithy quotations reflect the extraordinary breadth of McGee's scholarship. For those faced with the practical decisions involved in reproductive technology, for those counseling such people, or for those who want a readable quick-study on the multifarious, often conflicting outlooks on genetic and reproductive technology and the ethical issues raised, this book is a "must read."

Journal of the American Medical Association