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41. Genetic Engineering: Modern Progress or Future Peril? (USA Today's Debate: Voices and Perspectives) by Linda Tagliaferro | |
Library Binding: 160
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(2009-09)
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42. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Global Issues) by Kathy Wilson Peacock | |
Hardcover: 349
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(2010-05)
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43. Introduction to Genetic Analysis Solutions MegaManual by William Fixen | |
Paperback: 300
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(2007-03-05)
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Great Product and Reliable Seller!
If taking Genetics, a MUST
Hope you don't actually need what you buy from this seller!
Seldom used book in good condition
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44. Schaum's Outline Of Genetics by Susan Elrod | |
Paperback: 500
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(2001-12-03)
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Editorial Review Product Description This updated and expanded fourth edition of the best-selling solved-problem study guide, features new chapters on gene structure and regulation and mitochondrial inheritance, as well as new material on special topics, such as developmental genetics, bacterial genetics, viruses, transposable elements, cancer, and more Customer Reviews (7)
Classic Text, Still The Best
Not bad.
Very Good, Helped me a lot!
Outstanding volume of essays
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45. Pocket Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering by Rolf D. Schmid | |
Paperback: 360
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(2003-03-24)
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A wonderful reference
Essential biotech book! |
46. From Chance to Choice: Genetics and Justice by Allen Buchanan, Dan W. Brock, Norman Daniels, Daniel Wikler | |
Paperback: 412
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(2001-11-12)
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An excellent account of how eugenics has gone from being seen as an evil to being acceptable
The best book for understanding egalitarian eugenics. This book ignores the more communitarian morality of Asian countries and/or western particularistic moral theories.They do take it up in Appendix II, "Methodology."There they state simply that a communitarian moral theory only exists as a condemnation of liberalism -- it does not attempt to put forth its owncommunitarian moral theory as rigorously as has been put forth by liberalism or a Rawlsian theory.Notice the irony here, that the same charge can be made against those (Gould, Lewontin, Rose, Kamin, et al.) who claim that there is no difference in the average intelligence of races or that genes do not matter. They also, like the communitarian moralists, have only attacked empiricists who have developed sociobiology and intelligence as genetically based.So now we have the kettle calling the stove black. These authors are concerned that society will become more stratified with regards to genetic capital by various groups. That is, the well-to-do will be able to use genetic engineering to eliminate unwanted genes as well as enhance their children's potential by inserting new "improved" genes into their genetic code -- including altering the germ line genes that willbe carried on to successive generations.Is this a fair criticism?Not really, because this is how evolution progresses and it has already occurred as I stated above. Groups, because of breeding are not the same. Again, using the example of Ashkenazi Jews or east Asians who dominate the economies of south Asian countries, multiculturalist societies are already made up of groups who are not equal.Ashkenazi Jews have and average IQ of 117 and live among populations with an average IQ of 100. Malaysians have an average IQ of 90 with a troublesome east Asian minority, that will not assimilate, and has an average IQ of about 106 that dominates the economy.Australians have a troublesome minority of aborigines with a low IQ. These and many other examples show that there is nothing new about some groups eugenically rising above other groups, in terms of intelligence at least.But now that we have new tools at our disposal, those of us who would like to acquire the high intelligence of Ashkenazi Jews for example are told that it is somehow unjust!
Ethics, Eugenics and the human genome
Interpreting Chance to Choice for the Average Joe? I wonder, however, whether this book wouldprobably be inaccessible to many readers who should read it.I expect wewill need a really thorough set of "Cliff Notes" (or"Genomic Ethics for Dummies"), since this book seems designed tobe read by the modern ethical philosopher, moreso than the educated membersof the public.Perhaps the reviewers on Amazon.com could provide such aservice for the world.I was fortunate to have an advance peek at the bookthrough a conference held in San Diego in January, so I have had some timeto reflect on the book's implications. This book made me intrigued aboutthe prospect for some people using the genome to have better babies (seethe book on Designer Babies by Dr. Gosden for the "how to" on invitro fertilization). Under secular ethical principles, as outlined in thisbook, do parents have an ethical obligation to use genomic information tohave a "healthier" child?If so, what are the ethical boundariesof that obligation?NPR had a report some time ago about someachondroplastic dwarf parents who wanted to choose a child with theirgenetic "defect" --- is that sometime ethically prohibited by theprinciples in this book?The parental choice issues raised by this bookstrike me as the issue ripe for controversy.These are the fundamentalquestions that this book raises for every member of the human race whoplans to procreate (or already has procreated). My kids will be enteringthe first generation where prospects for improving admission to thearistocracy (e.g. to an Ivy League school) arguably could begin at themoment of conception (if in vitro, aided by genomic data to screenembryoes). I find that interesting and a little bit alarming. Chance toChoice also addresses myriad ethical issues (those relating to"distributive justice" in the mode of John Rawls' Theory ofJustice) that will spin off from the genome project.They suggest thatgenetic discrimination (the "genetic ghetto") may arise if we arenot careful about how this information is used. For anyone planning tomake a living from the genome, some understanding of this book is essentialto their success in business (I am an attorney involved in biotechissuesand I think that this book point to (but does not map out) the boundariesof what companies can do with the genome). My EMail istredick@chapinlaw.com if anyone interested in discussing this book'simplications further. I think that people will be talking about this oneuntil the talking, bipedal genetically enhanced, vegetarian activist cowscome home sometime in the next hundred years (just kidding...;). I planto buy some extra copies on Amazon.com to give away or mark up withhighlighters (those parts I need to read many times to really understand).It really is a great and timely book. Tom ... Read more |
47. Molecular Genetics of Bacteria by Jeremy W. Dale, Simon F. Park | |
Hardcover: 400
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(2010-05-25)
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48. Genetic Engineering: A Christian Response: Crucial Considerations for Shaping Life (The Christian Response Series) | |
Hardcover: 320
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(1999-02-05)
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49. The Social Costs of Genetic Welfare by Marque-Luisa Miringoff | |
Hardcover: 230
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(1991-10-01)
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50. Particle Bombardment for Genetic Engineering of Plants (Biotechnology Intelligence Unit) by Paul Christou | |
Hardcover: 199
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(1996-08-16)
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51. National Geographic Investigates: Genetics: From DNA to Designer Dogs (National Geographic Investigates Science) by Kathleen Simpson | |
Hardcover: 64
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(2008-10-14)
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This is a fascinating book that will keep the reader mesmerized at many of the stories and mysteries inside! |
52. Genetic Engineering: An Introduction to Gene Analysis and Exploitation in Eukaryotes by S. M. Kingsman, A. J. Kingsman | |
Paperback: 536
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(1988-07)
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53. Genetic Engineering (Let's Relate to Genetics) by Marina Cohen | |
Paperback: 48
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(2009-08)
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As an early introduction, this offers fine insights for any young scientist |
54. Electromagnetic Optimization by Genetic Algorithms (Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering) | |
Hardcover: 512
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(1999-07-23)
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Great Book - Agree With Other Reviews The rest of the book does dive into applying GAs to EM applications.They have a very good introduction of the motivation, problems encountered and how it was resolved.No code is available, but many have already written GAs in many programming languages. Book assumes some knowledge in math (~calculus) and electrical engineering (my background is in physics, but it didn't handicap me).A must for anyone interested in EM design while integrating GAs or for anyone interested in applying GAs to their engineering problems.
A Good Resource It is a good book for engineers looking for practical information on genetic algorithms.The book assumes familiarity with electromagnetic theory, practical problems,and current simulation techniques. The first three introductory chaptersare solid, and universally applicable.They are a beginning overview ofgenetic algorithms, a more serious treatment describing pitfalls andvariant techniques, and finally some rules of thumb for using thetechniques. The following chapters are detailed treatments of theapplication of genetic algorithms to real problems.Seven chapters aredevoted to various types of antennas and antenna arrays.Additionalchapters cover specific devices, such as electromagnetic filters,diffraction gratings, backscattering problems and magnetostaticdevices. This book will not teach you how to write genetic algorithmcodes line by line.This book will not go into extreme depths about thetheoretical limits and performance of genetic algorithms (where given,these details are not derived, simply given and explained.)There are anynumber of computer science and programming books which do that. This isan engineering book: it will give many implementation details on practicalproblems, along with the results. ... Read more |
55. Genetic Engineering (History of Issues) by Mikko Canini | |
Paperback: 240
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(2004-09-10)
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56. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology: Concepts, Methods and Agronomic Applications by Yves Tourte | |
Paperback: 216
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(2005-01-07)
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57. Engineering Trouble: Biotechnology and Its Discontents | |
Hardcover: 325
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(2003-10-06)
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58. Antibody Engineering: A Practical Approach (Practical Approach Series) | |
Paperback: 352
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(2002-10-01)
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59. Genetic Turning Points: The Ethics of Human Genetic Intervention (Critical Issues in Bioethics Series) by James C. Peterson | |
Paperback: 384
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(2001-04-01)
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About the link between genetics, genetic programs and ethics
Clear Thinking on Genetic Ethics A number of books have appeared recently which examine these new developments, and their impact of society. One of the newest and most helpful discussions to date is this volume. Peterson has the advantage of not only having a PhD in ethics, but of having worked as a researcher in molecular and clinical genetics. So he knows about both worlds, and is able to deftly bring the two together in this incisive and comprehensive volume. Writing from a Christian perspective, Peterson is able to discuss in detail the intricacies of genetic engineering without bogging the reader down in an overly technical fashion. He examines a number of the controversial issues: genetic testing, genetic screening, genetic surgery, genetic patents, genetic drugs, and genetic manipulation. While acknowledging the tremendous potential for good that the new genetic frontiers can offer, he is also keenly aware of the potential dangers and pitfalls. Any one of these issues could warrant a whole book. Take the issue of genetic surgery. Many ethical questions are raised here. What exactly is a person? When we alter the physical attributes of a person, do we alter the person? Are we in fact creating people when we use genetic surgery? Could genetic surgery extend to behavioural issues as well? Peterson does a more than adequate job of laying out the issues and options, keeping the reader informed of the latest in scientific and ethical thinking on the debate. Indeed, all the latest topics for debate are carefully examined: the Human Genome Project, the possibility of human cloning, and debates about human germline intervention versus somatic cell intervention. And all of this discussion avoids any kind of reductionism, whereby humans are reduced to their genetic make-up. The more we learn about genetics, the more we see their importance. But in spite of their importance, we also know that we are more than our genes. That is where philosophy and theology come in. Science by itself can only give us part of the picture. We need the bigger picture provided by religion and ethics. Thus the value of this book.Conversant with the latest medical and bio-medical trends and practices, he is also well-versed in the Christian literature - both Catholic and Protestant. He does an admirable job of bringing these two streams together. This is a real advantage in an age where we tend to have either technical experts with no or little moral understanding, or ethical experts with no or little scientific and biological understanding. Such important issues are ill-served when either component is neglected or omitted. While both components are nicely wedded in this volume, his conclusions on some matters - such as aspects of IVF - may not necessarily please everyone. And on some issues - for example, when does human life begin? - he carefully lays out the options without fully committing himself (although his sympathies do seem to lie with respect for life from conception). But readers can learn much both of the world of genetics and the realm of religion and ethics in this lively and informed book. The genetic revolution will not go away. It is important that we all become as informed as possible on the issues involved. The way ahead is uncertain. As Peterson makes clear, the new revolution in genetics can be helpful if we are very careful. But there is a dark side to this development which must be eyed carefully. His final admonitions are worth mentioning: "Genetics does not so much make us automatically better as it can make us more capable. Genetic intervention, like many technologies, frees us from some constraints and increases our abilities and choices. Pursued as an end in itself it is at best a distraction, and when all-consuming, idolatry. If all we manage to do is relieve physical suffering and to control our physical world in the finest degree, our potential will be wasted." In the end, the way the genetic revolution transforms life will in large measure be determined by how we, as informed citizens, keep the whole process in check. Run-away technology is always a danger. But new developments in bio-technology can be a blessing as well. Thus it is imperative that we all become as conversant with the issues as possible. Reading this book is a good place to begin. ... Read more |
60. Genetics: Issues of Social Justice (Pilgrim Library of Ethics) | |
Paperback: 262
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(1998-03)
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