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


