The Perfect Baby is the most popular introduction to ethical issues in genetics. This new edition has been updated to discuss and debate advances in high tech reproduction, genetic testing, gene therapy, human cloning, and stem cell research. It includes a new epilogue by cloning pioneer Ian Wilmut and Glenn McGee.
Chapter 1 Preface to the Second Edition Chapter 2 Preface to the First Edition Chapter 3 The Landscape of Genetic Technology Chapter 4 The Magic Answer? Hopes for Genetic Cures Chapter 5 Playing God? Fears about Genetic Engeneering Chapter 6 Debunking the Myths Chapter 7 Genetic Approaches to Family and Public Health Chapter 8 The Not-So-Deadly Sins of Genetic Enhancement Chapter 9 Epilogue : The Problem of Human Cloning Chapter 10 Notes Chapter 11 Bibliography
Glenn McGee is assistant professor of bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania