A Christian response to the new genetics : religious, ethical, and social issues / edited by David H. Smith and Cynthia B. Cohen.

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2003.

xiv, 190 pages ; 24 cm

Theological perspectives / David H. Smith and Timothy Sedgwick -- Basic biological concepts / Ellen Wright Clayton, Cynthia B. Cohen, and Lindon Eaves -- The many facets of genetic testing / Mary T. White -- Gene transfer for therapy or enhancement / Cynthia B. Cohen and LeRoy Walters -- Creating and shaping future children / Cynthia B. Cohen and Mary R. Anderlik -- The moral status of early embryos and new genetic interventions / Cynthia B. Cohen -- Genetics and genetic technology in social context / Bruce Jennings and Elizabeth Heitman -- The economics and politics of the new genetics / Mary R. Anderlik and Jan C. Heller -- The role of the church in the new genetics / David A. Ames.

Includes bibliographical references and index.