Human Genetics. Past and Future

The essential characteristics of the modern genetics of a person-the dynamism of development, the increase in its role and significance in the life of every person and all mankind-indicate the need and timeliness of discussion of methodological and worldview issues related to the development of fundamental and applied aspects of this field of knowledge. In this monograph, an attempt is made to consider some of them. The reader will receive an idea of ​​the largest biological project "Human genome", the emergence, fate and possibilities of the “second coming” of Eugenics, oh
biotechnologies, genetic engineering, molecular medicine and pharmacogenomy, human cloning and genetic weapons, about the new view of embryogenesis and problems associated with the biological evolution of man.
The book is intended for teachers, graduate students and students of natural scientific and humanitarian specialties, as well as for a wide range of readers interested in history and modern achievements and problems of human genetics