Includes bibliographical references (p. 274-289) and index.
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 -- Ethical dilemmas in stem cell therapy -- Unit 6. Should we modify the human genome? -- Gene therapy -- Should we allow the genetic engineering of humans? -- Unit 7. New perspectives on old issues -- What is "normal"? -- Genetic essentialism -- The ethics of animal use in research -- Glossary.
Summary:
"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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.