|
|
|
Item Details
Title:
|
CHIMERA'S CHILDREN
ETHICAL, PHILOSOPHICAL AND RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN-NONHUMAN EXPERIMENTATION |
By: |
David Albert Jones (Editor), Calum MacKellar (Editor), David Albert Jones |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
List price:
|
£18.99 |
We currently do not stock this item, please contact the publisher directly for
further information.
|
|
|
|
|
ISBN 10: |
1441125388 |
ISBN 13: |
9781441125385 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
2 November, 2012 |
Pages: |
208 |
Description: |
Introduces the reader to the pressing and perplexing ethical questions surrounding human-nonhuman scientific experimentation. |
Synopsis: |
The idea of human-nonhuman combinations has been a recurrent theme throughout the history of humanity. From the myths of the Minotaur and the centaurs in ancient Greece to the dogheads of the Middle Ages right through to the monsters of modern science fiction, these beings have always been a source of fascination. In recent years, however, biomedical advances have demonstrated the potential to make these entities a reality through the creation of inter-species combinations. As a result, pressing and perplexing ethical questions arise. Introducing the reader to the historical context of human-nonhuman experimentation and potential future developments, this volume offers clarification, analysis and a thorough overview of the ethical challenges relating to human-nonhuman chimeras, true hybrids, cybrids and other combinations.This book is the first accessible survey of the different ethical dilemmas facing contemporary society in the creation of human-nonhuman embryonic, foetal and postnatal entities. These include important cultural, legal, philosophical and religious perspectives. As such it will act as a springboard for future debate. |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Continuum |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |
|
|
|
|
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
A celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|