Edité par Profile, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Edité par Profile, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Profile, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : USED_GOOD. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2.
Edité par Profile Books, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
Etat : VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Edité par Profile Books, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Goldstone Books, Llandybie, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Edité par Profile Books Ltd, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Ammareal, Morangis, France
Hardcover. Etat : Très bon. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.
Edité par Profile Books Limited, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Edité par Profile Books Limited, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Edité par Profile Books, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Lady Lisa's Bookshop, Chester, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Used: Acceptable. Condition good. Isbn 1-86197-297-0,1861972970. In Our Posthuman Future, one of America's most conspicuous public intellectuals, Francis Fukuyama, explores the profound political, social and spiritual implications of the biotechnology revolution. He argues that if we are to avoid some of the worst political consequences of the biotech revolution then sweeping national and international regulation is required. The heart of the book lies in his discussion of the philosophical issues raised by our ability to manipulate human nature. Fukuyama argues that future biotech capabilities may give us the capacity to effectively control human behaviour but may ultimately lead us into a "posthuman" future. What is ultimately at stake in the biotech revolution, according to Fukuyama, is the loss of our human essence. This amounts to more than a mere change in genetic constitution because the politically indispensable concept of human rights is derived not from God nor from man himself, but from nature. Fukuyama has some plausible predictions about the way the American political landscape will shift as a result of the biotech revolution. The left, he predicts, will be split between pro-personal autonomy and environmentalist/anti-eugenicist wings, while the right will be split on libertarian versus social-conservative camps. He is also right on target with his critique of the aggressive atheism of scientific materialist philosophers who suppose that religiously motivated objections to biotechnology will wither away in the wake of the forces of modernity. However, overall, it is difficult to share Fukuyama's sense of the importance of "natural rights" to the discussion of biotechnology. Even if one accepts the idea that it is possible and worthwhile to identify the "species-typical behaviour" of humans, why should we accept that the abandonment of the idea of a "single human nature shared by all peoples of the world" what Fukuyama calls "Factor X" fatally undermines our commitment to the idea of universal human equality? Similarly, why should we accept the idea that to manipulate human genes is to manipulate human values? Notwithstanding the shortcomings of the central argument Our Posthuman Future is a stimulating and provocative read, virtually guaranteed to annoy large numbers of philosophers and scientists. Is a baby whose personality has been chosen from a gene supermarket still a human? If we choose what we create what happens to morality? Is this the end of human nature? The dramatic advances in DNA technology over the last few years are the stuff of science fiction. It is now not only possible to clone human beings it is happening. For the first time since the creation of the earth four billion years ago, or the emergence of mankind 10 million years ago, people will be able to choose their children's' sex, height, colour, personality traits and intelligence. It will even be possible to create 'superhumans' by mixing human genes with those of other animals for extra strength or longevity. But is this desirable? What are the moral and political consequences? Will it mean anything to talk about 'human nature' any more? Is this the end of human beings? Our Posthuman Future is a passionate analysis of the greatest political and moral problem ever to face the human race.
Edité par Profile Books Ltd, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Greener Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Edité par Profile, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.23.
Edité par Profile, 2002., 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Hay Cinema Bookshop Limited, Hay on Wye, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
1st edition. 8vo. xiii + 256pp. Slight marginal browning throughout, d/w. slightly rubbed with some fading to wrapp. at spine. ISBN 1861972970 US$10.
Edité par Profile Books Ltd, London, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australie
Edition originale
Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. 256 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. The only exception are a few light age markings on the inside page.
Edité par Profile, 2002., 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Hay Cinema Bookshop Limited, Hay on Wye, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
1st edition. 8vo. xiii + 256pp. Original boards. Pictorial blue d/w. lettered in silver. ISBN 1861972970 US$12.
Edité par Profile Books, UK, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australie
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : USED_VERYGOOD. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. 256 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Profile Books, UK, 2002. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Spine has slight fading. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear. Dust jacket is unclipped. Edges of pages are mildly foxed. Pages are lightly tanned. Many pages of text contain marks and notes in pencil. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Is a baby whose personality has been chosen from a gene supermarket still a human? If we choose what we create what happens to morality? Is this the end of human nature? The dramatic advances in DNA technology over the last few years are the stuff of science fiction. It is now not only possible to clone human beings it is happening. For the first time since the creation of the earth four billion years ago, or the emergence of mankind 10 million years ago, people will be able to choose their children's' sex, height, colour, personality traits and intelligence. It will even be possible to create 'superhumans' by mixing human genes with those of other animals for extra strength or longevity. But is this desirable? What are the moral and political consequences? Will it mean anything to talk about 'human nature' any more? Is this the end of human beings? Our Posthuman Future is a passionate analysis of the greatest political and moral problem ever to face the human race. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 1861972970. ISBN/EAN: 9781861972972. Inventory No: 24030182.
Edité par Profile Books Ltd, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : NEW. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!.
Edité par Profile Books, UK, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1861972970 ISBN 13 : 9781861972972
Vendeur : Zeitgeist Books, Middlesex, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale Signé
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. A near fine UK first edition, first printing hardback - in a near fine unclipped dustjacket fitted with a removable clear mylar sleeve - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).