Background
Kent, Theodore Charles was born on October 13, 1912.
(The mapping of the genetic structure of human beings is o...)
The mapping of the genetic structure of human beings is one of the most ambitious attempts by Western scientists to understand life. Advances in technology have made it possible to manipulate biological structures and have been beneficial in the fight against such diseases as Huntington's and Parkinson's. Advances in gene technology also raise the possibility of redesigning ourselves and our children. In Mapping the Human Genome Theodore C. Kent examines this new field of genetic engineering and addresses the troubling questions about nature and the morality that it brings. Kent warns that while gene technology offers terrific opportunities, it also raises questions that science cannot and should not answer alone. Kent explores the moral and ethical dilemmas we face as it becomes possible to change ourselves and our children. This book looks at the future of humankind and examines aspects of reality and morality, the human genome, and human potentiality. Kent provides a new way of looking at the world and meeting the challenges of the coming Age of the Genome.
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Kent, Theodore Charles was born on October 13, 1912.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1935. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1940. Master of Arts, Mills College, 1953.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Southern California, 1951. Doctor of Science, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany, 1960.
Clinical psychologist, behavioral scientist United States Air Force, 1951-1965, chief psychologist Europe, 1956-1960. Head department behavioral science University Southern Colorado, Pueblo, 1965-1978, emeritus, from 1978. Staff psychologist Yuma Behavioral Health, Arizona, 1978-1982, chief professional services, 1982-1983.
Director psychological services Rio Colorado Health Systems, Yuma, 1983-1985. Clinical psychologist, director mental health Fort Yuma (California) Indian Health Service, United States Public Health Service, 1985-1988. Executive director Human Science Center, San Diego, 1987-1997.
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Fellow American Psychological Association (distinguished visitor undergraduate education program). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Antropologie, International Association Study of Symbols (founder, 1st president 1957-1961), Japanese Society Study KTSA (honorary president).
Married Shirley Kent, June 7, 1948. Children: Donald, Susan, Steven.