Genetic democracy
Subtitle: philosophical perspectives
By: edited by Veikko Launis, Juha Räikkä.
Contributors: Launis, Veikko.; Räikkä, Juha.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine -- 37
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 146
ISBN-13: 9781402062056
Subjects: Genetics -- Moral and ethical aspects; Genetic engineering -- Moral and ethical aspects
Description: "Genetic Democracy involves an in-depth analysis of the ethical, social and philosophical issues related to modern genetic research and gene technology. The aim of the book is to introduce systematic research on the social and ethical impacts of the use and development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as well as the acquisition, use and storage of human genetic information (HGI). The book contributes into enhancing public discussion and reaching fair and democratic decision-making practices in GMO and HGI use and development both on local and global level."--BOOK JACKET.