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Author Deane-Drummond, Celia.

Title Genetics and Christian ethics / Celia Deane-Drummond.

Publication Info. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

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Description 1 online resource (xxiii, 281 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series New studies in Christian ethics ; 25
New studies in Christian ethics ; 25.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-272) and index.
Contents Recovery of virtue for the ethics of genetics -- Theological principles -- Living in the shadow of eugenics -- Genetic testing and screening -- Genetic counselling -- Gene therapies -- Gene patenting -- Women and genetic technologies -- Genetics and environmental concern.
Summary 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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Subject Human genetics -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Human genetics -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Human genetics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Human genetics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Deane-Drummond, Celia. Genetics and Christian ethics. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006 0521829437 0521536375 (OCoLC)62132884
ISBN 0511137052 (electronic book)
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