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Stem Cell Dialogues - A Philosophical and Scientific Inquiry Into Medical Frontiers (Paperback)
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Stem Cell Dialogues - A Philosophical and Scientific Inquiry Into Medical Frontiers (Paperback)
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Stem cells and the emerging field of regenerative medicine are at
the frontiers of modern medicine. These areas of scientific inquiry
suggest that in the future, damaged tissue and organs might be
repaired through personalized cell therapy as easily as the body
repairs itself, revolutionizing the treatment of numerous diseases.
Yet the use of stem cells is fraught with ethical and public policy
dilemmas that challenge scientists, clinicians, the public health
community, and people of good will everywhere. How shall we deal
with these amazing biomedical advances, and how can we talk about
potential breakthroughs with both moral and scientific
intelligence? This book provides an innovative look at these vexing
issues through a series of innovative Socratic dialogues that
elucidate key scientific and ethical points in an approachable
manner. Addressing the cultural and value issues underlying stem
cell research while also educating readers about stem cells'
biological function and medical applications, Stem Cell Dialogues
features fictional characters engaging in compelling inquiry and
debate. Participants investigate the scientific, political, and
socioethical dimensions of stem cell science using actual language,
analysis, and arguments taken from scientific, philosophical, and
popular literature. Each dialogue centers on a specific,
recognizable topic, such as the policies implemented by the George
W. Bush administration restricting the use of embryonic stem cells;
the potential role of stem cells in personalized medicine; the
ethics of cloning; and the sale of eggs and embryos. Additionally,
speakers debate the use of stem cells to treat paralysis, diabetes,
stroke effects, macular degeneration, and cancer. Educational,
entertaining, and rigorously researched (with 300 references to
scientific literature), Stem Cell Dialogues should be included in
any effort to help the public understand the science, ethics, and
policy concerns of this promising field.
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