Contemporary Genetic Ethics Research in China

Author: Wang Yan Guang
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Modern Chinese genetics is developing in sync with genetics and its technologies that were pioneered in Western countries. China, like the West, is also facing a series of bioethical challenges brought about by this development. This book, set against the backdrop of Western genetic thought and practice, strives to explore and interpret the unique characteristics of China's genetic ethics, practices, and dilemmas due to differences in national conditions and culture. The author has conducted extensive research through cutting-edge international and domestic literature and practical investigations. The main content of the book includes:
- The ethical perspectives of Chinese people on handling genetic disease information in genetic diagnosis and treatment;
- The ethical challenges faced by Chinese people in genomic research;
- Cases and hot issues of ethical disputes in Sino-American genetic cooperation;
- The implementation and dilemmas of informed consent in international cooperation in China;
- The sharing of benefits in China's cooperation with Western countries;
- Ethical debates in China regarding cloning humans;
- Ethical recommendations and explorations on embryonic stem cell research;
- Several methods of obtaining embryonic stem cells and their ethical discussions;
- Ethical controversies in China related to eugenics and its practices;
- Ethical issues, norms, and discussions surrounding the application of assisted reproductive technologies in China.
The book also collects key documents on genetic ethics from China and internationally for readers to reference. This book is a monograph on genetic ethics research in China.