Dialogue

Development (2006) 49, 101–106. doi:10.1057/palgrave.development.1100320

Disability, Development and the Biotechnologies

Rachel Hurst

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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.

Keywords:

eugenics, ethics, perfection, difference, diversity