| A Theological Diagnosis: A New Direction on Genetic Therapy, 'Disability' and the Ethics of Healing Contributor(s): Edmonds, Matt (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843109980 ISBN-13: 9781843109983 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Religion | Christian Theology - Anthropology - Psychology | Reference |
| Dewey: 233 |
| LCCN: 2010025304 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As society becomes progressively dominated by an ideology of healthy living, Matt Edmonds makes a vital critique of contemporary efforts to remove 'disability' from the world around us. Surveying the logic and language of both secular and religious health movements, Edmonds highlights the misplaced generalisations and dubious values that cumulatively serve to undermine individual inclusion and well-being on a day-to-day basis. 'A Theological Diagnosis' seeks a new direction. From the resources of Christian theology it finds a paradigm with which to examine the infections of genetic theory, faith healing and the meaning of 'disability' so as to prescribe a way forward for both believer and non-believer alike. Combining history, theology and thoughtful analysis, this is a prescription that none of us can afford to ignore. Quite simply, there is little time left. |
Contributor Bio(s): Edmonds, Matt: - Matthew Edmonds is a theologian and writer with degrees from both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. He is also the drummer in the band Johnny Flynn and The Sussex Wit, and has written comedy for Radio 4. Matthew lives in North London. |