{"product_id":"jews-and-genes-elliot-n-dorff-9780827612242","title":"Jews and Genes: The Genetic Future in Contemporary Jewish Thought","description":"Well aware of Jews having once been the victims of Nazi eugenics policies, many Jews today have an ambivalent attitude toward new genetics and are understandably wary of genetic forms of identity and intervention. At the same time, the Jewish tradition is strongly committed to medical research designed to prevent or cure diseases. \u003ci\u003eJews and Genes\u003c\/i\u003e explores this tension against the backdrop of various important developments in genetics and bioethics--new advances in stem cell research; genetic mapping, identity, testing, and intervention; and the role of religion and ethics in shaping public policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eJews and Genes\u003c\/i\u003e brings together leaders in their fields, from all walks of Judaism, to explore these most timely and intriguing topics--the intricacies of the genetic code and the wonders of life, along with cutting-edge science and the ethical issues it raises. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elliot N. Dorff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0827612249\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780827612242\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jewish Publication Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.05h x 6.07w x 1.14d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e National Jewish Book Award - Finalist","brand":"Elliot N. Dorff","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44311047995647,"sku":"9780827612242","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9584ff57-a707-459f-91a8-74e7c929c672.jpg?v=1695720804","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jews-and-genes-elliot-n-dorff-9780827612242","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}