Genetic Maps and Human Imaginations

The Limits of Science in Understanding Who We Are

Autor*innen

• Barbara Katz Rothman

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• 274 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Wissenschaft

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The narrative explores the urgent quest of scientists to decode DNA sequences, raising profound questions about the implications of this knowledge. It delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding the power of genetic information, including its potential for healing and destruction, as well as its commercialization. The book challenges readers to consider whether understanding life's code equates to understanding life itself, and what responsibilities come with such knowledge.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
• Einband: Paperback