A Philosophical Inquiry into Medical Control of Birth Defects and Genetic Disease

FAIN: GY-10195-74

Jo Ann Kantorowitz
Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA 02481-8203)

To investigate two issues of medical ethics, medical control of birth defects and genetic disease, from a philosophical viewpoint. The conclusion of this work will aid both scientist and students of the humanities in making value judgements on questions such as these, which pertain to life and death issues, and are of utmost importance.