Is this Cell a Human Being? - Exploring the Status of Embryos, Stem Cells and Human-Animal Hybrids (Paperback, 2011 ed.)

The central question of this book is whether or not particular cell entities of human origin ought to be considered human beings. The answer is crucial for making moral decisions for or against research and experimentation. Experts in the field discuss the production of embryonic-like pluripotent stem cells by altered nuclear transfer, parthenogenesis and reprogramming of adult somatic cells. They thoroughly analyse the biological and moral status of different cell entities, such as human stem cells, embryos and human-animal hybrid embryos, and make a decisive step towards establishing final criteria for what constitutes a human being. The topic is challenging in nature and of broad interest to all those concerned with current bioethical thought on embryonic human life and its implications for society.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	December 2014
First published:	2011
Editors:	Antoine Suarez • Joachim Huarte
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	209
Edition:	2011 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-44398-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Medical genetics Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Bio-ethics Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Cellular biology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Genetics (non-medical) > General Books > Philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	3-642-44398-2
Barcode:	9783642443985

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