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- Discusses which embryonic or stem cell entities may be human beings
- Interdisciplinary and international in authorship, drawing together scientists, clinicians, philosophers and historians from throughout Europe and the USA
- Chapters rigorously discussing altered nuclear transfer, parthenotes and interspecies embryos
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
The central question of this book is whether or not particular cell entities of human origin ought to be considered human beings. The answer is crucial for making moral decisions for or against research and experimentation. Experts in the field discuss the production of embryonic-like pluripotent stem cells by altered nuclear transfer, parthenogenesis and reprogramming of adult somatic cells. They thoroughly analyse the biological and moral status of different cell entities, such as human stem cells, embryos and human-animal hybrid embryos, and make a decisive step towards establishing final criteria for what constitutes a human being. The topic is challenging in nature and of broad interest to all those concerned with current bioethical thought on embryonic human life and its implications for society.
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From the reviews:
“This book begins with an accurate synopsis of stem cell research, embryological development, genetic modification, and the scientific perspectives on the definition of death. … The book also addresses ethical issues related to animal rights. Current primary references are provided with each chapter, and there is a glossary of philosophical and scientific terms used in the book at the end. … A useful acquisition for bioethics, public policy, and law collections. Summing Up: Recommended. Academic, professional, and general readers, all levels.” (B. R. Shmaefsky, Choice, Vol. 49 (5), January, 2012)Editors and Affiliations
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The Institute for Interdisciplinary Stud, Zürich, Switzerland
Antoine Suarez
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, Genetic Medicine and Development, University of Geneva Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
Joachim Huarte
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Is this Cell a Human Being?
Book Subtitle: Exploring the Status of Embryos, Stem Cells and Human-Animal Hybrids
Editors: Antoine Suarez, Joachim Huarte
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20772-3
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-20771-6Published: 03 August 2011
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-44398-5Published: 13 December 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-20772-3Published: 03 August 2011
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 209
Topics: Human Genetics, Theory of Medicine/Bioethics, Stem Cells, Embryology, Philosophy of Medicine, Medical Law