Genethics

The Clash between the New Genetics and Human Values

Peter Knudtson

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$35.50 • £28.95 • €32.00

ISBN 9780674345669

Publication Date: 09/01/1990

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372 pages

2 halftones, 35 line illustrations, 5 tables

World rights except United Kingdom & Commonwealth

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Genethics is the most lucid and authoritative guide for general readers to modern genetic technology and the myriad ethical issues it raises.

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