Disability, Development and the Biotechnologies

Author: Hurst, Rachel

Source: Development, Volume 49, Number 4, December 2006 , pp. 101-106(6)

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

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Abstract:

Rachel Hurst argues that disabled people should have the same rights as other humans, and questions moves to select and manipulate genetically in order to create `perfect' beings. She underlines that disabled people contribute difference and genetic diversity, which are necessary for continued human development.Development (2006) 49, 101-106. doi:10.1057/palgrave.development.1100320

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.development.1100320

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