Proceedings of an international If gene conference on presuppositions in science and expectations in society held at the Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland, 2nd - 5th October 1996 Redaktion: Wirz, J.; Lammerts van Bueren, E. T.
Proceedings of an international If gene conference on presuppositions in science and expectations in society held at the Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland, 2nd - 5th October 1996 Redaktion: Wirz, J.; Lammerts van Bueren, E. T.
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Inhaltsangabe
1 Introduction II If gene coordinators.- DNA-Thinking in Science and Society.- 2 The limits of culture in biotechnology.- 3 The cultural powers of the gene - identity, destiny and the social meaning of heredity.- 4 The archetypal gene - the open history of a successful concept.- 5 Back to the future - towards a spiritual attitude for managing DNA.- DNA In Living Organisms.- 6 DNA in the environment: ecological, and therefore societal, implications.- 7 DNA and the new organicism.- 8 DNA at the edge of contextual biology.- DNA and Human Biography.- 9 The role of genetic disposition in human health and disease - bioethical aspects of DNA testing.- 10 Genomic instability - a story of repair, cancer and evolution, with existential impact on the individual.- 11 Human biography and its genetic instrument.- Plenary Discussions.- 12 Practising a power free dialogue in the plenary sessions about modern biotechnology.- Workshops.- 13 Gene concepts in motion: from Mendel to molecules.- 14 DNA and food technology - between natural food and food design.- 15 DNA and education.- 16 The biotechnology dialogue in the Netherlands.- 17 The genetification of our culture.- 18 DNA in context - genes, organisms and evolution illustrated through algae and buttercups.- 19 Transgenic plants - consequences and impacts for production and ecology.- 20 Intrinsic value of plants and animals: from philosophy to implementation.- 21 Does human retardation occur at the molecular level?.- 22 Genetic disabilities - predictive diagnosis, gene therapy and communal care.- 23 Heredity, gene therapy and religion.- 24 Genetic engineering and xenotransplantation.- 25 Embryo, heredity and DNA.- Round Table Discussions.- 26 Meeting the person behind the scientist involved in gene technology -summary of the round table discussions.- Closing Remarks And Reflection.- 27 Biotechnology as a socio-technical ensemble - closing remarks and reflection.- 28 If gene network.
1 Introduction II If gene coordinators.- DNA-Thinking in Science and Society.- 2 The limits of culture in biotechnology.- 3 The cultural powers of the gene - identity, destiny and the social meaning of heredity.- 4 The archetypal gene - the open history of a successful concept.- 5 Back to the future - towards a spiritual attitude for managing DNA.- DNA In Living Organisms.- 6 DNA in the environment: ecological, and therefore societal, implications.- 7 DNA and the new organicism.- 8 DNA at the edge of contextual biology.- DNA and Human Biography.- 9 The role of genetic disposition in human health and disease - bioethical aspects of DNA testing.- 10 Genomic instability - a story of repair, cancer and evolution, with existential impact on the individual.- 11 Human biography and its genetic instrument.- Plenary Discussions.- 12 Practising a power free dialogue in the plenary sessions about modern biotechnology.- Workshops.- 13 Gene concepts in motion: from Mendel to molecules.- 14 DNA and food technology - between natural food and food design.- 15 DNA and education.- 16 The biotechnology dialogue in the Netherlands.- 17 The genetification of our culture.- 18 DNA in context - genes, organisms and evolution illustrated through algae and buttercups.- 19 Transgenic plants - consequences and impacts for production and ecology.- 20 Intrinsic value of plants and animals: from philosophy to implementation.- 21 Does human retardation occur at the molecular level?.- 22 Genetic disabilities - predictive diagnosis, gene therapy and communal care.- 23 Heredity, gene therapy and religion.- 24 Genetic engineering and xenotransplantation.- 25 Embryo, heredity and DNA.- Round Table Discussions.- 26 Meeting the person behind the scientist involved in gene technology -summary of the round table discussions.- Closing Remarks And Reflection.- 27 Biotechnology as a socio-technical ensemble - closing remarks and reflection.- 28 If gene network.
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`Particularly the first half of this book will be of interest to anyone interested in alternative ways to think about DNA and its future... I enjoyed reading this part of the book.' Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy, 3:1 (2000)
`Particularly the first half of this book will be of interest to anyone interested in alternative ways to think about DNA and its future... I enjoyed reading this part of the book.' Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy, 3:1 (2000)
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