Stem Cells

by Jacqueline Langwith

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; ; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th

Genres: Science

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 18, 2007

Reviews

[mono · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is hard to rate because it's a collection of articles based on the morality of stem cells. It is interesting to see some of the arguments used to support the different views, but one in particular stands out:

The Moral Argument Against Embryonic Stem Cell Research Is Flawed by Toby Ord. Taken from his article "The Scourge: Moral Implications of Natural Embryo Loss" http://www.amirrorclear.net/academic/...

Considering nature's disregard for embryos, it is hard to fathom their sanctity. But I would encourage you to read the article and form your own opinion.