The future of DNA
Springer (Verlag)
978-94-010-6312-8 (ISBN)
- D; Stichting ter bevordering van de Heilpaeda- gogie; Iona Stichting; Antroposofische Vereniging in Nederland; Stichting Klaverblad; Swissair & Crossair; The Rudolf Steiner Association; The Welcome Association; Anthro- posophische Gesellschaft in Deutschland; Helixor Heilmittel GmbH & Co; Goethea- num Dornach; Verein flir anthroposophisches Heilwesen e. Y. - D; The Oakdale Trust; Unilever Nederland BV; NV Verenigde Bedrijven Nutricia; Migros-Genossenschafts- Bund; Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Visserij; CIBA; Stichting Elise Mathilde Fonds; Anthroposophic Society Australia; Therexsys; COOP Schweiz and selected speakers (G. Stotzky - USA, H. A. de Boer - NL, J. Girard-Bascou - F, P. G.
1 Introduction II If gene coordinators.- DNA-Thinking in Science and Society.- 2 The limits of culture in biotechnology.- 3 The cultural powers of the gene — identity, destiny and the social meaning of heredity.- 4 The archetypal gene — the open history of a successful concept.- 5 Back to the future — towards a spiritual attitude for managing DNA.- DNA In Living Organisms.- 6 DNA in the environment: ecological, and therefore societal, implications.- 7 DNA and the new organicism.- 8 DNA at the edge of contextual biology.- DNA and Human Biography.- 9 The role of genetic disposition in human health and disease — bioethical aspects of DNA testing.- 10 Genomic instability — a story of repair, cancer and evolution, with existential impact on the individual.- 11 Human biography and its genetic instrument.- Plenary Discussions.- 12 Practising a power free dialogue in the plenary sessions about modern biotechnology.- Workshops.- 13 Gene concepts in motion: from Mendel to molecules.- 14 DNA and food technology — between natural food and food design.- 15 DNA and education.- 16 The biotechnology dialogue in the Netherlands.- 17 The genetification of our culture.- 18 DNA in context — genes, organisms and evolution illustrated through algae and buttercups.- 19 Transgenic plants — consequences and impacts for production and ecology.- 20 Intrinsic value of plants and animals: from philosophy to implementation.- 21 Does human retardation occur at the molecular level?.- 22 Genetic disabilities — predictive diagnosis, gene therapy and communal care.- 23 Heredity, gene therapy and religion.- 24 Genetic engineering and xenotransplantation.- 25 Embryo, heredity and DNA.- Round Table Discussions.- 26 Meeting the person behind the scientist involved in gene technology —summary of the round table discussions.- Closing Remarks And Reflection.- 27 Biotechnology as a socio-technical ensemble — closing remarks and reflection.- 28 If gene network.
Zusatzinfo | 289 p. |
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Verlagsort | Dordrecht |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 160 x 240 mm |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Ethik |
Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete | |
Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Humangenetik | |
Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Biochemie | |
Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
ISBN-10 | 94-010-6312-5 / 9401063125 |
ISBN-13 | 978-94-010-6312-8 / 9789401063128 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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