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The lives to come : the genetic revolution and human possibilities

by Philip Kitcher

This study examines developments in genetic research and their implications for medical treatment. It explores the ethical and social challenges posed by genetic testing, including concerns regarding discrimination, eugenics, and the prediction of hereditary disease.

Accession 30465 ISBN 0713991291 Publisher Allen Lane
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