Science and Ethical Values
โ Scribed by Bentley Glass
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 114
- Series
- John Calvin McNair Lecture
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Bentley Glass, one of the world's leading investigators in the field of human genetics, is concerned with the moral absolutes and ethics involved in experimentation with human life in the laboratory. He feels that with the development of knowledge must come wider recognition of consequences. His book indicates that we are responsible for all living things. Originally published in 1965. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
โฆ Subjects
Science / Philosophy & Social Aspects
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