Genetic Turning Points: The Ethics of Human Genetic Intervention (Critical Issues in Bioethics

by James C. Peterson

This timely volume clearly lays out the central ethical questions raised by today's rapid advances in biotechnology. James Peterson sorts through the maze of clinical decisions occasioned by human genetic intervention, organizing the range of moral considerations that now face us and exploring their practical impact on individuals, families, and communities. / The ethical question are covered in the order of how soon the particular technologies that raise them are becoming available. This unique format allows readers to go directly to issues of particular interest. Peterson assumes no prior knowledge of genetics or ethics, making his work one of the most accessible discussions of bioethics available today.

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly complete theological exploration of the ethics of genetic intervention. I didn't read it all. It's pretty dry, but gives one a place to start thinking about some important "gray areas" in ethics.