Experiments on Embryos (Paperback, Revised)

This work reflects the continuing debate as to whether we should experiment on human embryos or not. Should we use human embryos or tissue from them, for therapeutic or research programmes? The debate around questions such as this ranges from visions of new Frankenstein's monsters and grotesque hybrids on the one hand, to the possibility of cures for diseases like AIDS and cancer on the other. While the debate continues, decisions have to be made on the basis of the best available data, and this book aims to provide evidence for each side of the debate, drawing upon contributors who cover the scientific, legal, ethical, theological, historical, and public policy dimensions of human embryo research and experimentation. The scientific evidence is provided by figures in embryology such as Professor Robert Edwards, one of the pioneers of the "in vitro" fertilization technique. This book is intended to be of interest to students and teachers of medicine, philosophy, law, theology, social science and history.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Social Ethics and Policy
Release date:	April 1991
First published:	1990
Editors:	Anthony Dyson • John Harris
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-00748-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Sexual behaviour Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-00748-8
Barcode:	9780415007481

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