In vitro fertilization
By: Ann Fullick
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Science at the edge; Science at the edge
Publisher: Heinemann Library
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780431124902; 9780431149448
Subjects: Moral and ethical aspects; Juvenile literature; Human Fertilization in vitro
Description: Focuses on developments and theories in science that are of widespread popular interest and give rise to controversy and public concern. This title focuses on 'how science works' with applications and examples, and features details of the development or discovery.

"The Science at the Edge" series focuses on developments and theories in science that are of widespread popular interest and give rise to controversy and public concern. Each book focuses on 'how science works' with applications and cutting edge examples, and features details of the development or discovery. They explain the underlying science and techniques, and review the issues and opinions involved (both scientific and non-scientific), all using a variety of examples and evidence. These revised editions include the latest developments in these fast-moving areas of science.
Notes: Previous edition: 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: An everyday miracle?; title: What causes infertility?; title: Is IVF the only way?; title: The IVF story; title: How does IVF work?; title: The price of success; title: Doriver and Ian's story; title: Beyond IVF; title: Ethics, issues, and the law; title: Where do we go from here?; title: Timeline.