Genetic Imperative

Author : Jim Miller
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781663220813

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Genetic Imperative by Jim Miller Pdf

Jim Miller’s books include: Heavy Jets, Terror on the Tundra, Terror in Appalachia, Terror in the Smokies, One last Mission, Kentucky Weed, Vienna, Stealing Ho Chi Minh’s Gold, and Counter Intelligence, but this is the story he has always wanted to write. He is a retired military and commercial pilot and, as former director of operations for the presidential airlift wing at Andrews Air Force Base, he is uniquely qualified to write a fictional account of an Air Force One hijacking (but without the movie’s escape module.) He’s dealt with world leaders during international crises and observed how fragile world peace can be. The Covid pandemic made us all aware that a virus could wipe out huge swaths of mankind. Just imagine a weaponized even more virulent virus. We know there are extremists who would not hesitate to use such a weapon – even against their own people, their own nation. They obey only the fundamental genetic imperative: Protect those like you; destroy all others. This is their story, and it is frighteningly possible.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Behavior genetics
ISBN : LCCN:80033469

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The Genetic Imperative by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kenneth E. Maxwell
Publisher : Springer
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489959881

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The Sex Imperative by Kenneth E. Maxwell Pdf

"The sex imperative - the irresistible impulse to engage in sexual relations - has enabled animals to share their genes and evolve. Maxwell traces the progress of sex from the simple sharing of genes between cells to the elaborate courtship rituals that developed so sperm could merge with egg. In the effort to join sperm and egg, species have developed some astounding and unusual sexual adaptations. As Maxwell vividly describes the sex lives of various creatures, he attests to the resiliency and amazing adaptability of life to its everchanging environment. By focusing on the diversity of animal sexual relationships, Maxwell enables us to question the very basis of sexuality: What is sex? Why did it evolve? How does sexuality and survival shape the social behavior of animals and humans? The sex imperative is indeed the driving force behind Darwin's theory of random variation and natural selection, better known as "survival of the fittest." Maxwell goes so far as to investigate our latest accomplishment in the science of begetting offspring: genetic engineering." "This awe-inspiring and unique work celebrates the power and wonder of life and sexuality of all creatures - including humans. After reading this engrossing and illuminating work, no one will ever think of evolution in the same way."--Jacket

Author : Hans Jonas
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226405971

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The Imperative of Responsibility by Hans Jonas Pdf

Hans Jonas here rethinks the foundations of ethics in light of the awesome transformations wrought by modern technology: the threat of nuclear war, ecological ravage, genetic engineering, and the like. Though informed by a deep reverence for human life, Jonas's ethics is grounded not in religion but in metaphysics, in a secular doctrine that makes explicit man's duties toward himself, his posterity, and the environment. Jonas offers an assessment of practical goals under present circumstances, ending with a critique of modern utopianism.

Author : Andrew Michael Flescher,Daniel L. Worthen
Publisher : Templeton Foundation Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781599471228

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The Altruistic Species by Andrew Michael Flescher,Daniel L. Worthen Pdf

What motiviates altruism? How essential is altruism to the human experience? Is altruism readily accessible to the ordinary person? Exploring these questions through the lenses of biology, psychology, philosophy, and religion, this book argues for the existence of altruism against competing theories that view benevolence as self-interest in disguise. The authors consider the role of genetics and evolutionary biology: psychological states that induce altt behaior;phlsohcal teories of altruism in normative ethics such as Kantian, utilitarian, and Aristotelian models of moral action; and accounts of love of the neighbor in Christianity and Buddhism. Using the insights of these varying perspectives, the authors offer a new comprehensive definition of altruism that affirms humanity's benevolent nature.

Author : Kevin B. MacDonald
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461237600

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Sociobiological Perspectives on Human Development by Kevin B. MacDonald Pdf

Examines the importance of evolutionary biology for key issues in human development. Illustrates the power of socio- biological approaches in understanding developmental pheno- mena and their importance in generating new, empirically verifiable predictions.

Author : Charles H. M. Beck,Louis Neal Irwin
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781664186743

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The Evolutionary Imperative by Charles H. M. Beck,Louis Neal Irwin Pdf

The Evolutionary Imperative provides a unifying perspective on the evolution of the universe in all its physical and biological detail, with a call to action for redirecting the evolutionary trajectory of human society. The book’s thesis is that change is inevitable, driven by resolution of energy gradients through the Principle of Least Action and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. This energy dissipation model of the evolutionary imperative accounts for all the organization of matter and energy that has ever come about, and offers a transcendent view of the world, and the place and fate of the human species within it.

Author : Colin Wilson,Damon Wilson
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781780335285

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An End To Murder by Colin Wilson,Damon Wilson Pdf

Creatively and intellectually there is no other species that has ever come close to equalling humanity?s achievements, but nor is any other species as suicidally prone to internecine conflict. We are the only species on the planet whose ingrained habit of conflict constitutes the chief threat to our own survival. Human history can be seen as a catalogue of cold-hearted murders, mindless blood-feuds, appalling massacres and devastating wars, but, with developments in forensic science and modern psychology, and with raised education levels throughout the world, might it soon be possible to reign in humanity?s homicidal habits? Falling violent crime statistics in every part of the world seem to indicate that something along those lines might indeed be happening. Colin and Damon Wilson, who between them have been covering the field of criminology for over fifty years, offer an analysis of the overall spectrum of human violence. They consider whether human beings are in reality as cruel and violent as is generally believed and they explore the possibility that humankind is on the verge of a fundamental change: that we are about to become truly civilised. As well as offering an overview of violence throughout our history ? from the first hominids to the twenty-first century, touching on key moments of change and also indicating where things have not changed since the Stone Age ? they explore the latest psychological, forensic and social attempts to understand and curb modern human violence. To begin with, they examine questions such as: Were the first humans cannibalistic? Did the birth of civilisation also lead to the invention of war and slavery? Priests and kings brought social stability, but were they also the instigators of the first mass murders? Is it in fact wealth that is the ultimate weapon? They look at slavery and ancient Roman sadism, but also the possibility that our own distaste for pain and cruelty is no more than a social construct. They show how the humanitarian ideas of the great religious innovators all too quickly became distorted by organised religious structures. The book ranges widely, from fifteenth-century Baron Gilles de Rais, `Bluebeard?, the first known and possibly most prolific serial killer in history, to Victorian domestic murder and the invention of psychiatry and Sherlock Holmes and the invention of forensic science; from the fifteenth-century Taiping Rebellion in China, in which up to 36 million died to the First and Second World Wars and more recent genocides and instances of `ethnic cleansing?, and contemporary terrorism. They conclude by assessing the very real possibility that the internet and the greater freedom of information it has brought is leading, gradually, to a profoundly more civilised world than at any time in the past.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Public Health Approaches to Reduce Vision Impairment and Promote Eye Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309439985

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Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Public Health Approaches to Reduce Vision Impairment and Promote Eye Health Pdf

The ability to see deeply affects how human beings perceive and interpret the world around them. For most people, eyesight is part of everyday communication, social activities, educational and professional pursuits, the care of others, and the maintenance of personal health, independence, and mobility. Functioning eyes and vision system can reduce an adult's risk of chronic health conditions, death, falls and injuries, social isolation, depression, and other psychological problems. In children, properly maintained eye and vision health contributes to a child's social development, academic achievement, and better health across the lifespan. The public generally recognizes its reliance on sight and fears its loss, but emphasis on eye and vision health, in general, has not been integrated into daily life to the same extent as other health promotion activities, such as teeth brushing; hand washing; physical and mental exercise; and various injury prevention behaviors. A larger population health approach is needed to engage a wide range of stakeholders in coordinated efforts that can sustain the scope of behavior change. The shaping of socioeconomic environments can eventually lead to new social norms that promote eye and vision health. Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative: Vision for Tomorrow proposes a new population-centered framework to guide action and coordination among various, and sometimes competing, stakeholders in pursuit of improved eye and vision health and health equity in the United States. Building on the momentum of previous public health efforts, this report also introduces a model for action that highlights different levels of prevention activities across a range of stakeholders and provides specific examples of how population health strategies can be translated into cohesive areas for action at federal, state, and local levels.

Author : Michela Betta
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-14
Category : Law
ISBN : IND:30000121275436

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The Moral, Social, and Commercial Imperatives of Genetic Testing and Screening by Michela Betta Pdf

In the past people were classified as being healthy or sick. With genetic testing and screening, adults might be healthy, predisposed to an illness, probably at risk, at risk, or carriers of certain risks. Genetic testing and screening hits another dramatic note when cells and embryos are tested and subsequently altered to hit targets of perfection. This insightful book combines theory and social practice, drawing on a range of disciplines and presenting contrasting viewpoints.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Assessing Genetic Risks
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309047982

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Assessing Genetic Risks by Institute of Medicine,Committee on Assessing Genetic Risks Pdf

Raising hopes for disease treatment and prevention, but also the specter of discrimination and "designer genes," genetic testing is potentially one of the most socially explosive developments of our time. This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Advantages of early genetic knowledge are balanced with issues associated with such knowledge: availability of treatment, privacy and discrimination, personal decision-making, public health objectives, cost, and more. Among the important issues covered: Quality control in genetic testing. Appropriate roles for public agencies, private health practitioners, and laboratories. Value-neutral education and counseling for persons considering testing. Use of test results in insurance, employment, and other settings.

Author : Rollo Tomassi
Publisher : Rollo Tomassi
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Rational Male by Rollo Tomassi Pdf

"The Bible of the Red Pill", The Rational Male® is a rational and pragmatic approach to intersexual dynamics, and the social and psychological underpinnings of intergender relations. The book is the compiled, ten-year core writing of author/blogger Rollo Tomassi from therationalmale.com. Rollo Tomassi is one of the leading voices in the globally growing, male-focused online consortium known as the "Manosphere". Outlined are the concepts of positive masculinity, the feminine imperative, plate theory, operative social conventions and the core psychological theory behind Game awareness and "red pill" ideology. Tomassi explains and outlines the principles of intergender social dynamics and foundational reasoning behind them.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Subcommittee on Health
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Human experimentation in medicine
ISBN : UOM:39015046738392

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Quality of Health Care--human Experimentation, 1973: On S.974 S.878 S.J.Res 71 Feb. 23 Mar. 6 1973 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Subcommittee on Health Pdf

Author : S. Fuller,V. Lipinska,Veronika Lipi?ska
Publisher : Springer
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781137302922

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The Proactionary Imperative by S. Fuller,V. Lipinska,Veronika Lipi?ska Pdf

The Proactionary Imperative debates the concept of transforming human nature, including such thorny topics as humanity's privilege as a species, our capacity to 'play God', the idea that we might treat our genes as a capital investment, eugenics and what it might mean to be 'human' in the context of risky scientific and technological interventions.

Author : Lloyd Knutson,Allan K. Stoner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400923331

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Biotic Diversity and Germplasm Preservation, Global Imperatives by Lloyd Knutson,Allan K. Stoner Pdf

Topics for the Beltsville Symposia are selected to highlight specific areas of research and science policy that are of concern to scientists in the Beltsville Area as well as to the general scientific community. Each sympo sium in the series is structured to provide a realistic appraisal of current findings, research progress, and relevant policy issues within the constraints established by the organizing committee. Thus, the presentations and dis cussions that have marked these symposia have had a strong appeal to the broad community of scientists. Knowledge of the diversity of living organisms is still quite limited. Since the time of Linnaeus, about 1.7 million species have been described. The actual number has been estimated between 5-50 million. Many species, land races, and strains are vanishing. Clearly, the world's scientific institutions are inadequately equipped to attain sufficient knowledge of a significant fraction of the diverse living forms. Also, efforts in the collection and preservation of germplasm of plants and animals urgently need to be strengthened. These mattes are critically important to future generations. This symposium addresses vital concerns of biotic diversity and germ plasm preservation from diverse perspectives. Many of the parts provide concrete recommendations for action, and they call attention to areas of research that must be pursued with intensity.