God, science, and designer genes : an exploration of emerging genetic technologies / Spencer S. Stober and Donna Yarri.

Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, [2009], ©2009.

xii, 243 pages ; 25 cm

pt. 1. Laying the foundations : biology, theology, and being human -- In the beginning : introductory issues -- Playing God, or using the brains God gave us? Biology and theology in dialogue -- The ABCs of genetics and morality : basic concepts in science and moral reasoning -- pt. 2. Genetic technologies : opportunities and challenges -- Designer babies : creating our children -- Searching for the fountain of youth : stem-cell research -- To duplicate or not to duplicate : the question of cloning -- My genes made me do it : the relationship between genes and behavior -- Don't look at my DNA : genetic privacy and the possibility of discrimination -- pt. 3. Future : where do we go from here? -- And away we go : opportunities, challenges, and social justice.

Includes bibliographical references and index.