Description: Social Theory and Human Biotechnology, Hardcover by Owen, Tim, ISBN 1606925318, ISBN-13 9781606925317, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Owen (criminology, U. of Central Lancashire, UK) has applied "post-postmodern" sociological theories to ethical topics in biotechnology by exploring such examples as The Human Genome Project, reproductive biotechnology and the biomedical model proposed by writers of the "embodied" school of thinking. Written for fellow scientists and scholars, this volume reviews the transitions in social theory that have led to current discussions about building the bridge between metatheory and actual biotechnology techniques. The author highlights such ethical concerns as cloning, artificial insemination, egg donation, prenatal diagnosis, selection for sex and gene therapy. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Book Title: Social Theory and Human Biotechnology
Number of Pages: 193 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: NOVA Science Publishers, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2009
Topic: Social, Biotechnology
Genre: Philosophy, Science
Item Weight: 19.5 Oz
Author: Tim Owen
Item Length: 7.1 in
Item Width: 10.2 in
Format: Hardcover
