Improving Nature? : The Science and Ethics of Genetic Engineering by Straughan, Roger, Reiss, Michael J

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Like New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Hardback. Very Good.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996. Cloth, x, 288 pages, illustrations; 24 cm. Tight, clean copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. "Little more than a decade ago the term 'genetic engineering' was hardly known outside research laboratories. By now, though, its use is widespread. Those in favour of genetic engineering - and those against it - tell us that it has the potential to change our lives perhaps more than any other scientific or technological advance. But what are the likely consequences of genetic engineering? Is it ethically acceptable? Should we be trying to improve on nature? The authors, a biologist and a moral philosopher, examine the implications of genetic engineering in every aspect of our lives. The underlying science is explained in a way easily understood by a general reader, and the moral and ethical considerations that arise are fully discussed. Throughout, the authors clarify the issues involved so that readers can make up their own minds about these… Read More

Cambridge University Press, 1996. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780521454414

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press., 1996 First edition in hardcover with dust jacket. 288 pp. Figures, notes, index. Tiniest of nicks to top of foredge. Jacket has some very minor rubbing. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Cambridge University Press, 1996. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Edition 1996. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations.

Cambridge University Press 1996 1st ed. large 8vo pp288 bw illustrations notes index ( ex-lib. ) VG-(text is VG+)/VG+ A work by a biologist and a moral philosopher, both UK university academic staff. Reiss was Vice-President of the Institute of Biology. Ex Cumbria County Libraries withdrawn stamped, with front endpaper removed at library. Book would be VG+, but for librarian tearing out the front endpaper, so VG- overall. Still a nice copy.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 298pp hardback, green boards silver-lettered in wrapper ex-Diocesan library with usual stamps and labels . Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1996.