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Bioscience ethics
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Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
c2009
Language
English
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Human Origins, Natural Selection and the Evolution of Ethics
Sex Determination, Brain Sex and Sexual Behaviour
Inappropriate lifestyle and congenital disability in children: basic principles of growth, toxicology, teratogenesis and mutagenesis
Substance abuse and parenthood: biological mechanisms, bioethical responsibilities. Behavioral variables, biological consequences; Behavioral variables, bioethical challenges
Fertility awareness: the ovulatory method of birth control, ageing gametes and congenital malformation in children
Understanding child abuse and its biological consequences
The state of wellbeing: basic principles, coping strategies and individual mastery
The state of wellbing: on the end-of-life care and euthanasia
Current reproductive technologies: achievements and desired goals. Lifestyle, fertility and the assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs); Assisted reproduction, genetic diversity and the biology of conservation
The recombinant DNA technologies. Genetic engineering and related technologies, biological perspective; The human genome and the human genome diversity projects
Stem cells, nuclear transfer and cloning technology
Human-dominated ecosystems: re-evaluating environmental priorities. Population growth and economic activity, are we overstraining our limits?; Understanding living cycles and anticipating environmental policies rather than relying on remedial measures
Human-dominated ecosystems: reclaiming the future for following generations. Self-destructive behaviour and overexploitation of the environment; Chemical exposure, sex determination and sexual behavior
Human-dominated ecosystems: warfare = fitness enhancement or losing strategy?
Human-dominated ecosystems: reworking bioethical frontiers. Global responsibility, a transboundary détente to developmental needs and environmental preservation; Stewardship of Mother Earth, in defense of the global commons.
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9780521745277
9780511539220
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9780511539220
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