Contested Cells
Author | : Benjamin J. Capps |
Publisher | : World Scientific |
Total Pages | : 517 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781848164376 |
ISBN-13 | : 1848164378 |
Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book represents the coming together of a number of internationally renowned scholars from science, philosophy, law and social science. Each author presents a distinctive and critical account of the current ethical, social and jurisprudential issues concerning stem cell science: together covering both its research beginnings, and the future translation into the clinical setting. Original to this volume is an emphasis on the inter-state implications of developments in stem cell science from the perspective of a truly global collaboration of leading authors. Academics and policy-makers will find it an invaluable contribution to the socio-political and ethical discourse of stem cell science. Contributions from a team of leading academic experts Covers a wide array of disciplines: with original contributions focusing on the technological, legal, social and ethical aspects of stem cell science A unique collection of international perspectives on developments in stem cell science Book jacket.