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Stem Cell Research

The Ethical Issues

Peter Singer editor Lori Gruen editor Laura Grabel editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:10th Sep '07

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In this timely collection, some of the world's leading ethicists grapple with the variety of issues posed by human embryonic stem cell research.


  • Investigates the moral status of the embryo including the creation of chimeras and paying for gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos for research purposes

  • Provides a thorough evaluation of the ethics and politics of regulating hESC research, and the privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent in the conduct of research and clinical investigations

  • Essential reading for scientists, philosophers, policy makers, and all who are interested in the ethical conduct of science

  • Contributors include David DeGrazia, Lori Gruen, Elizabeth Harman, John Harris, Jeff McMahan, Don Marquis and Peter Singer

"Recommended reading for all who have their doubts … .The book works impressively and convincingly through the various arguments related to stem cell research." (Ethical Perspectives, Autumn 2009)

ISBN: 9781405160629

Dimensions: 229mm x 153mm x 13mm

Weight: 336g

224 pages