Enhancing Human Traits
Ethical and Social Implications
Häftad, Engelska, 2000
Av Erik Parens
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2000-01-03
- Mått152 x 229 x 17 mm
- Vikt399 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieHastings Center Studies in Ethics series
- Antal sidor272
- FörlagGeorgetown University Press
- ISBN9780878407804