Contested Technologies : Xenotransplatation and Human Embryonic Stem Cells

Persson, Anders; Welin, Stellan

ISBN 10: 9185509051 / ISBN 13: 9789185509058

Verlag: Nordic Academic Press, 2008

Type: Book N.B. Mark to top right corner of front board. Base of D/J spine bumped. 211pp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 024916

Inhaltsangabe:

Addressing the important perspectives on xenotransplantation and human embryonic stem cell research, this book explores both the enthusiastic proponents and vehement resistance to these new biomedical technologies. Investigating the political, social, and ethical forces behind this kind of research and development, as well as the commercial actors and strong financial incentives that are necessary, these stories of hope, fear, and hype are matched by stories of success, failure, and fraud, showing how these technologies have become truly polarizing.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Anders Persson has PhD in sociology from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. He has a background in sociology of science and science ethics. Stellan Welin is a professor of biotechnology, culture, and society at the University of Linköping, Sweden. He has a PhD in philosophy and has participated in several projects on the ethical issues in emerging biomedical technologies.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Contested Technologies : Xenotransplatation ...
Verlag: Nordic Academic Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
Einband: Cloth
Zustand: Fine
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine
Auflage: First Edition.