| Fisher-Mendel controversy in genetics: scientific argument, intellectual integrity, a fair society, Western falls and bioethical evaluation. | |
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PMID: 19811718 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This review article aims to discuss and analyze the background and findings regarding Fisher-Mendel Controversy in Genetics and to elucidate the scientific argument and intellectual integrity involved, as well as their importance in a fair society, and the lesson of Western falls as learned. At the onset of this review, the kernel of Mendel-Fisher Controversy is dissected and then identified. The fact of an organizational restructuring that had never gone towards a happy synchronization for the ensuing years since 1933 is demonstrated. It was at that time after Fisher succeeded Karl Pearson not only as the Francis Galton Professor of Eugenics but also as the chief of the Galton Laboratory at University College, London. The academic style of eugenics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the UK is then introduced. Fisher's ideology at that time, with its effects on the human value system and policy-making at that juncture are portrayed. Bioethical assessment is provided. Lessons in history, the emergence of the Eastern phenomenon and the decline of the Western power are outlined. |
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Authors:
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Bing H Tang |
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP Volume: 19 ISSN: 1022-386X ISO Abbreviation: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
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Created Date: 2009-10-08 Completed Date: 2009-12-11 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9606447 Medline TA: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Country: Pakistan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 649-54 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Research, New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mineola, NY, USA. prof.bing@gmail.com |
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Bioethics
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history* Dissent and Disputes / history* Eugenics / history* Evolution Genetics / history* History, 20th Century Humans Models, Genetic Political Systems / history |
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