Title: Bioethics and the new embryology : springboards for debate /
Authors: Gilbert, Scott F., 1949-; Tyler, Anna L.; Zackin, Emily J., 1980-
Publisher: Sinauer Associates ; W.H. Freeman,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Human reproductive technology Moral and ethical aspects; Embryology, Human Moral and ethical aspects.; Medical ethics.; Stem cells Transplantation Moral and ethical aspects.; Bioethical Issues; Embryology ethics; Embryology; Ethics, Medical; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Abstract: "This brief textbook of human development covers the events of fertilization, gestation, and sex determination, followed by descriptions of the science of cloning, stem cells, and genome sequencing. The chapter covering the science is juxtaposed with a chapter discussing ethical questions that arise, such as when does life begin, should assisted reproductive technologies be regulated, and should parents be allowed to choose their child's sex"--Provided by publisher.
Contents: Preface -- Unit 1. When does human life begin? -- An overview of human development -- Philosophical, theological, and scientific arguments -- Unit 2. Should assisted reproductive technologies be regulated? -- Fertilization and assisted reproduction -- Safety and ethical issues -- Unit 3. Should we select the sex of our children? -- The genetics of sex determination -- Arguments for and against sex selection -- Unit 4. Should we allow humans to be cloned? -- The science of cloning -- Ethics and policies for human cloning -- Unit 5. Should we use stem cells to repair the body? -- Regenerating deficient organs through stem cells.