Stem cell research
By: edited by James M. Humber and Robert F. Almeder
Contributors: Humber, James M; Almeder, Robert F
Series: Biomedical ethics reviews -- 2004
Publisher: Humana Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Totowa, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
Subjects: Stem cells -- Research -- Moral and ethical aspects
Description: A panel of philosophers, ethicists, feminists, and historians examine the moral issues posed by stem cell research, and introduce the principle arguments for and against such research. The book attempts to offer both a balanced presentation and thoughtful critiques of the main arguments in the debate.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index
Table of contents: title: An analogical argument for stem cell research / Richard Werner; title: Marginal cases and the moral status of embryos / Michael J. Almeida; title: Fixations on the moral status of the embryo / Michael C. Brannigan; title: Nazi experiments and stem cell research / Dennis R. Cooley; title: Recent ethical controversies about stem cell research / James J. McCartney; title: Complicity in embryonic and fetal stem cell research and applications: exploring and extending Catholic responses / Jan C. Heller; title: Women, commodification, and embryonic stem cell research / Susan Dodds