A book for those perplexed by the philosophical and ethical conundrums of genetics in the 21st century. (
Choice )
Well-informed, balanced, and quite well written. (Richard M. Zaner )
He combines a rich body of clinical material with informed pragmatic critique. (Mary B. Mahowald )
A pioneering, landmark work in pragmatic bioethics. (John J. Stuhr )
This captivating book offers balanced new insights for individual decisions and for public policy. (John Lachs )
A welcome alternative to work that force fits the issues either to scholarly abstractions or to myths of popular culture. (Caroline Whitbeck )
A provocative account of this emerging, cutting-edge issue that will greatly profit future commentators and policymakers. (Robertson, John )
A useful road map as we enter the complex territory of genetic medicine in the 21st century. (James M. Wilson )
A remarkably well-informed and sensitive exploration of the opportunities and challenges presented by the new science of genetics. (Jonathan D. Moreno )
Extremely readable and provocative . . . succeeds at something that few scholars in Bioethics have even attempted: to speak in ordinary language and in a conversational voice about the nest of subtle issues that entangle new advances in human genetics. (Eric Juengst )
McGee is one of the most energetic and inquisitive writers in the emerging 'next generation' of bioethicists . . . His work is interesting, important, and has the kind of self-reflective courage we need to face these issues squarely. (Margaret P. Battin )
McGee's application of the pragmatic method to issues in bioethics is both timely and effective. McGee's excellent final chapters will give students of all levels a perspective that cannot be found in other books of the kind. (
Teaching Philosophy )
McGee's book breathes all the virtues of a pioneering work. it puts the issue of human genetic engineering in a fresh perspective, draws the attention to many valuable points, and raises a number of important questions. (Cornelis de Waal
Newsletter Of The Society For The Advancement Of American )
McGee's well-written and intriguing new book adds little to the content . . . .he does offer a unique and much needed practical approach to the critical analysis of the relevant issues. (Timothy Caulfield
Phil Review, Vol. Xvii N0.. 4-6 Aug.-Dec. 97 )
McGee's book is an excellent introduction to the issues and he provides especially good treatments of the nature/nurture debate and the relationship between genetics and allocation decisions. Many will find his views provocative. His work is breezy and fun to read. (L.M.P.
Ethics, Jan. 1998 )
So where do ordinary folk, faced with a life-or-death decision, get some useful information? This book might be a good starting ground. (Beverly Kelley
Sunday, June 29, 1997 )
The philosophical tradition of American pragmatism has had a fresh life in recent years. In McGee's hands it is richer, more suggestive . . . Not everyone will find
The Perfect Baby acceptable, but McGee will give the opponents reason to pause. Weneed that kind of initiative, and McGee's book will provoke some useful, much needed debate. (Callahan, Daniel )
Finally— a
good book about genetics— that makes these fascinating issues understandable to the families who need to know. (
N. P. R.'S Voices In The Family )
. . . useful to just about everyone who must grapple with the new genetics. (
The Washington Times )
The book is appropriately directed to a diverse audience and makes refreshing use of plain language to address relevant issues present in the choices we must now make in everyday life. (Bruce C. Trafnell
Nature Medicine, Jun 1997;, Vol. 3 No. 6 )
McGee develops a very powerful line of reasoning about genetic enhancement. (Laurence B. McCullough
The Philadelphia Inquirer )
[McGee sees] the real task as helping ordinary families "who are trying to decide about genetic tests" so he explains them with humor and understanding. This is an important book in the continuing exploration of bioethics! (Dave Kirby
The Troy Citizen )
McGee's analysis leads, among other things, to some important proposals on health insurance policy and a probing, helpful discussion of genetic enhancement engineering. This is a lively and readable book, useful in both theological and philosophical discussions. (James M. Childs, Jr.
Religious Studies Review, Vol.24, No.2, April 1998 )
McGee provides a highly readable and informative account of current and future uses of genetic technology. (Susanne Gibson
Bioethics )
An excellent text with keen insights and salient overview of key issues. (Fr. David L. Danneker )
