Ethical dilemmas entwined with groundbreaking cloning science.
If the intersection between innovation and morality intrigues you, this book is a fascinating deep dive. It doesn't just lay out the scientific facts of cloning; it probes the ethical questions that come with such power. Reading it could leave you more informed and contemplative about the future implications of cloning in our society.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
ISBN: 9781410944702
Authors:
Isabel Thomas
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Science
Goodreads rating: 4.5
(rated by 2 readers)
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What are scientists and doctors now capable of when it comes to cloning? Are there any ethical concerns about cloning seeds? What about animals? Humans? Are there benefits to cloning?
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Ethical dilemmas entwined with groundbreaking cloning science.
If the intersection between innovation and morality intrigues you, this book is a fascinating deep dive. It doesn't just lay out the scientific facts of cloning; it probes the ethical questions that come with such power. Reading it could leave you more informed and contemplative about the future implications of cloning in our society.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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