Table of Contents
Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? 11
Introduction 14
Chapter 1 How Serious a Problem Do Genetic Disorders Present?
Chapter Preface 19
1 Genetic Birth Defects Are More Common than Formerly Thought Lee Bowman 21
2 Nonprofit Organizations Can Have a Positive Impact on Genetic Disorders Richard H. Carmona 26
3 Siblings of Children with Genetic Disorders May Develop Behavioral Problems Penelope Ross Monica Cuskelly 33
4 Families May Find Hope Through Children with Genetic Disorders John C. McGinley Tom Groneberg 39
Periodical Bibliography 43
Chapter 2 Is Society Accepting of People with Genetic Disorders?
Chapter Preface 45
1 Society Is Becoming More Accepting of Individuals with Genetic Disorders Susan Brink 47
2 The U.S. Military Practices Genetic Discrimination Karen Kaplan 55
3 Society Should Not Be Asked to Sacrifice for Those with Genetic Disorders Fred E. Foldvary 64
4 People with Genetic Disorders Can Become Productive Members of Society Westchester County Business Journal 68
5 Children with Disorders Need Special Education Mark Richert 73
6 Children with Disorders Can Be Integrated into Mainstream School Districts Joetta Sack-Min 80
Periodical Bibliography 89
Chapter 3 What Should Be Done to Address Genetic Disorders?
Chapter Preface 91
1 Newborn Screening for Developmental Disabilities Can Be Beneficial Bruce K. Lin Alan R. Fleischman 93
2 Prenatal Testing for Adult-Onset Conditions Is Not Beneficial Bonnie Steinbock 98
3 Aborting a Fetus with a Genetic Disorder Is a Personal Decision Amy Harmon 107
4 It Is Not Acceptable to Abort Fetuses Showing Down Syndrome Patricia E. Bauer 115
5 Prenatal Testing for Genetic Disorders DehumanizesAll Who Have Disorders Ramesh Ponnuru 120
6 Prenatal Testing for Genetic Disorders Should Not Be Equated with Eugenics Ruth Schwartz Cowan 131
Periodical Bibliography 139
Chapter 4 What Is the Medical Future of Genetic Disorders?
Chapter Preface 141
1 Prenatal Gene Manipulation Has Many Advantages Ronald M. Green 143
2 Genetic Advancements May Not Meet Expectations Jim Manzi 150
3 Gene Therapy Could Eradicate Genetic Disorders Ramez Naam 159
4 Science Surrounding Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Disorders Is Still Evolving Harvard Mental Health Letter 165
5 Stem Cell Research Is Vital to Finding Cures for Genetic Disorders John Greenwald Jayne Mackta 170
6 Embryonic Stem Cell Research Poses Ethical Considerations William Sutherland 175
Periodical Bibliography 182
For Further Discussion 183
Organizations to Contact 187
Bibliography of Books 194
Index 198
