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Science History

Beyond Human

Engineering Our Future Evolution

by (author) Erik Seedhouse

Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade
Initial publish date
Aug 2014
Category
History, Genetics & Genomics
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9783662435250
    Publish Date
    Aug 2014
    List Price
    $29.5

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Beyond Human is an informative and accessible guide for all those interested in the developing sciences of genetic engineering, bio printing and human cloning. Illustrating the ideas with reference to well-known science fiction films and novels, the author provides a unique insight into and understanding of how genetic manipulation, cloning, and other novel bio-technologies will one day allow us to redesign our species. It also addresses the legitimate concerns about "playing God", while at the same time embracing the positive aspects of the scientific trajectory that will lead to our transhuman future.

About the author

Contributor Notes

Erik Seedhouse is a suborbital astronaut whose life-long ambition is to work in space. He works as a spaceflight consultant, triathlon coach and author and is the Training Director for Astronauts for Hire. Between 2008 and 2013 he was director of Canada's manned centrifuge operations. Erik's previous books includeOcean Outpost(2010),Trailblazing Medicine(2011),Interplanetary Outpost(2011), andPulling G. (2012).