Sometime in the next few years, some scientist may reprogram a human egg or sperm cell, make a change in the genetic instructions carried by that cell, a change that will be passed on down into eternity. The scientific expertise exists to do this, as does the motivation: to erase the chance of inheriting a disease, to improve the intelligence or the stamina or the beauty of a child. On the brink of an era that may be defined by genetic engineering, McKibben asks: should this happen? He argues that genetic engineering and ...
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Sometime in the next few years, some scientist may reprogram a human egg or sperm cell, make a change in the genetic instructions carried by that cell, a change that will be passed on down into eternity. The scientific expertise exists to do this, as does the motivation: to erase the chance of inheriting a disease, to improve the intelligence or the stamina or the beauty of a child. On the brink of an era that may be defined by genetic engineering, McKibben asks: should this happen? He argues that genetic engineering and the technologies that lie beyond it will launch us free of our past, of our humanity, of meaning. We are sleepwalking towards a future that will take us far away from all we have known: ENOUGH is our wake-up call.
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Like New. 2004. New. Paperback. Scientists may soon reprogramme a human egg or sperm cell, make a change in the genetic instructions carried by that cell, a change that can be passed on down into eternity. The author asks should this happen? He argues that genetic engineering and the technologies that lie beyond it can launch us free of our past, of our humanity, of meaning. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 230. Keywords: "Health, Family & Lifestyle-Medical & Healthcare Practitioners-General Medical Issues, Science & Nature-Biological Sciences-Geneti". Not a first edition copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Very Good. Scientists may soon reprogramme a human egg or sperm cell, make a change in the genetic instructions carried by that cell, a change that can be passed on down into eternity. The author asks should this happen? He argues that genetic engineering and the technologies that lie beyond it can launch us free of our past, of our humanity, of meaning. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 230. Clean copy. 2004. New. Paperback.....
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As New. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Book description: published Bloomsbury, UK. 2004. Paperback, 276pp. Book condition: as new. On the brink of an era that may be defined by genetic engineering, how can we avoid the worst consequences while still enjoying the fruits of the DNA revolution? McKibben argues that genetic engineering and the technologies that lie beyond it will launch us free of our past, of our humanity, of meaning. We are sleepwalking towards a future that will take us far away from all we have known: 'Enough' is our wake-up call.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 0747565430.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 9780747565437.
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