bioethics

Presents an overview of the issues surrounding the debate over biotechnology, discussing abortion, allocation of medical resources, end-of-life issues, and other related topics.

Examines some of the ethical questions raised by the capabilities of modern science, in such areas as health care allocation, the hastening of a patient's death, the use of animals in research, and the altering of human genes.

Discusses current and potential uses of genetic engineering in fields such as medicine, criminal investigation, and agriculture and examines some of the ethical questions involved.

Provides contemporary and historical information, including statistics, on several aspects of genetics and genetic engineering, including genetic processes, evolution, genetic disorders, the Human Genome Project, cloning, biotechnology, ethical issues, and public opinion.

A colorfully illustrated overview of topics and issues in genetic engineering, including genetically modified food, genetic perfection, human cloning, and genetics and commerce, warfare, medicine, and civil liberties. Also includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of related addresses.