Brave New World: Theology, Ethics and the Human Genome

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One of the key issues facing us in the next millennium is the ability to manipulate the genetics of living organisms. The possibility of manipulating human genetics raises many theological, ethical and socio-political issues. These include specific decisions about whether the technology will be developed, how it will be applied and more general questions about the technical manipulation of 'natural' processes. From a theological perspective the human genome project not only challenges particular doctrines, such as that of creation, eschatology and anthropology, but also raises particular issues of social justice and medical ethics. The purpose of this book is to bring together the collective expertise of theologians, scientists and social scientists in order to provide a forum for critique and public debate focused on the human genome project.It is hoped that the results presented in this book offer a sophisticated theological and ethical response.

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'a conceptual analysis which provides a perfect transition into more theological and ethical questions.' ~ Brian Brock, Studies in Christian Ethics, Vol 19, No. 1
"Brave New World brings together the collective expertise of theologians, scientists and social scientists in order to provide a forum for critique and public debate focused on the possible applications of the project, and to offer a sophisticated theological and ethical response."" -SirReadaLot.org" * Blurb from reviewer *

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Celia Deane-Drummond is Director of the Laudato Si' Research Institute and Senior Research Fellow in theology at Campion Hall, University of Oxfrod, UK.