Medical enhancement and posthumanity
Examines the pros and cons of our ability to shape human nature through technological advancements. This book offers analyses of decisive questions that confront society as enhancement interventions using bio-, info-, neuro- and nanotechnologies become widespread. It provides the reader with concept...
| Other Authors: | Gordijn, Bert, 1965-, Chadwick, Ruth F., SpringerLink (Online service) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht ; London :
Springer,
©2009.
Dordrecht ; London : [2009] |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
| Series: |
International library of ethics, law and technology ;
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| Summary: |
Examines the pros and cons of our ability to shape human nature through technological advancements. This book offers analyses of decisive questions that confront society as enhancement interventions using bio-, info-, neuro- and nanotechnologies become widespread. It provides the reader with conceptual tools necessary to address such questions. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references. pt. 1 Medical enhancement -- pt. 2. Posthumanity -- pt. 3. Current developments. Examines the pros and cons of our ability to shape human nature through technological advancements. This book offers analyses of decisive questions that confront society as enhancement interventions using bio-, info-, neuro- and nanotechnologies become widespread. It provides the reader with conceptual tools necessary to address such questions. English. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9781402088520 1402088523 9781402088513 1402088515 |