Author: Casey Bong
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524654744
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Time machines arent easy to work on. Inventor Harry Chin wished hed somebody to share his work with. When he met 39 yr-old Ms Soffy, divine instinct told him, shes the one. And so began her secret adventures in non-paradoxical time travel. As she accelerates straightforward to find, and reel in, her clones from the future. On Good Friday came Harrys untimely death, even though he foresaw it coming. Now, to save his life, Ms Soffy must bust a paradox by altering the past. Shes only got until tomorrow, Easter Sunday morning, to accomplish her mission. One major problem: when you mess with the future, your worst nightmares might come true. In her case, corruption blocks the way, as shes corrupted by the dark triad. The mission forces Ms Soffy to take on her worst enemy - herself. Will or wont she succeed? Her story contains mature subject matter. It delves into serious topics such as alienation, suicidal urges, and spiritual salvation. Get set for a thrill-ride.
Clones from the Future
Author: Casey Bong
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524654744
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Time machines arent easy to work on. Inventor Harry Chin wished hed somebody to share his work with. When he met 39 yr-old Ms Soffy, divine instinct told him, shes the one. And so began her secret adventures in non-paradoxical time travel. As she accelerates straightforward to find, and reel in, her clones from the future. On Good Friday came Harrys untimely death, even though he foresaw it coming. Now, to save his life, Ms Soffy must bust a paradox by altering the past. Shes only got until tomorrow, Easter Sunday morning, to accomplish her mission. One major problem: when you mess with the future, your worst nightmares might come true. In her case, corruption blocks the way, as shes corrupted by the dark triad. The mission forces Ms Soffy to take on her worst enemy - herself. Will or wont she succeed? Her story contains mature subject matter. It delves into serious topics such as alienation, suicidal urges, and spiritual salvation. Get set for a thrill-ride.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524654744
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Time machines arent easy to work on. Inventor Harry Chin wished hed somebody to share his work with. When he met 39 yr-old Ms Soffy, divine instinct told him, shes the one. And so began her secret adventures in non-paradoxical time travel. As she accelerates straightforward to find, and reel in, her clones from the future. On Good Friday came Harrys untimely death, even though he foresaw it coming. Now, to save his life, Ms Soffy must bust a paradox by altering the past. Shes only got until tomorrow, Easter Sunday morning, to accomplish her mission. One major problem: when you mess with the future, your worst nightmares might come true. In her case, corruption blocks the way, as shes corrupted by the dark triad. The mission forces Ms Soffy to take on her worst enemy - herself. Will or wont she succeed? Her story contains mature subject matter. It delves into serious topics such as alienation, suicidal urges, and spiritual salvation. Get set for a thrill-ride.
Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309076374
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
Human reproductive cloning is an assisted reproductive technology that would be carried out with the goal of creating a newborn genetically identical to another human being. It is currently the subject of much debate around the world, involving a variety of ethical, religious, societal, scientific, and medical issues. Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning considers the scientific and medical sides of this issue, plus ethical issues that pertain to human-subjects research. Based on experience with reproductive cloning in animals, the report concludes that human reproductive cloning would be dangerous for the woman, fetus, and newborn, and is likely to fail. The study panel did not address the issue of whether human reproductive cloning, even if it were found to be medically safe, would beâ€"or would not beâ€"acceptable to individuals or society.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309076374
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
Human reproductive cloning is an assisted reproductive technology that would be carried out with the goal of creating a newborn genetically identical to another human being. It is currently the subject of much debate around the world, involving a variety of ethical, religious, societal, scientific, and medical issues. Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning considers the scientific and medical sides of this issue, plus ethical issues that pertain to human-subjects research. Based on experience with reproductive cloning in animals, the report concludes that human reproductive cloning would be dangerous for the woman, fetus, and newborn, and is likely to fail. The study panel did not address the issue of whether human reproductive cloning, even if it were found to be medically safe, would beâ€"or would not beâ€"acceptable to individuals or society.
Cloning and the Future of Human Embryo Research
Author: Paul Lauritzen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195128581
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Hailed as revolutionary, the prospect of human cloning is actually the next logical step in a series of developments in reproductive technology that began with the first test-tube baby in 1978. This book addresses the debates over cloning in the context of new reproductive technology and human embryo research. It examines the status of preimplantation embryos, the ethical issues related to cloning and embryo research, and the formulation of public policy.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195128581
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Hailed as revolutionary, the prospect of human cloning is actually the next logical step in a series of developments in reproductive technology that began with the first test-tube baby in 1978. This book addresses the debates over cloning in the context of new reproductive technology and human embryo research. It examines the status of preimplantation embryos, the ethical issues related to cloning and embryo research, and the formulation of public policy.
The Cloning Sourcebook
Author: Arlene Judith Klotzko
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190284544
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Animal cloning has developed quickly since the birth of Dolly the sheep. Yet many of the first questions to be raised still need to be answered. What do Dolly and her fellow mouse, cow, pig, goat and monkey clones mean for science? And for society? Why do so many people respond so fearfully to cloning? What are the ethical issues raised by cloning animals, and in the future, humans? How are the makers of public policy coping with the stunning fact that an entire animal can be reconstructed from a single adult cell? And that humans might well be next? The Cloning Source Book addresses all of these questions in a way that is unique in the cloning literature, by grounding what is effectively an interdisciplinary conversation in solid science. In the first section of the book, the key scientists responsible for the early and crucial developments in cloning speak to us directly, and other scientists evaluate and comment on these developments. The second section explores the context of cloning and includes sociological, mythological, and historical perspectives on science, ethics, and policy. The authors also examine the media's treatment of the Dolly story and its aftermath, both in the United States and in Britain. The third section, on ethics, contains a broad range of papers written by some of the major commentators in the field. The fourth section addresses legal and policy issues. It features individual and collective contributions by those who have actually shaped public policy on reproductive cloning, therapeutic cloning, and similarly contentious bioethical issues in the United States, Britain, and the European Union. Animal cloning continues for agricultural and medicinal purposes, the latter in combination with transgenics. Human cloning for therapeutic purposes has recently been made legal in Britain. The goal is to produce an early embryo and then derive stem cells that are immunologically matched to the donor. Two human reproductive cloning projects have been announced, and there are almost certainly others about which we know nothing. Sooner or later a cloned human will be born. Many lessons can be learned from the cloning experience. Most importantly, there needs to be a public conversation about the permissible uses of new and morally murky technologies. Scientists, journalists, ethicists and policy makers all have roles to play, but cutting-edge science is everybody's business. The Cloning Sourcebook provides the tools required for us to participate in shaping our own futures.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190284544
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Animal cloning has developed quickly since the birth of Dolly the sheep. Yet many of the first questions to be raised still need to be answered. What do Dolly and her fellow mouse, cow, pig, goat and monkey clones mean for science? And for society? Why do so many people respond so fearfully to cloning? What are the ethical issues raised by cloning animals, and in the future, humans? How are the makers of public policy coping with the stunning fact that an entire animal can be reconstructed from a single adult cell? And that humans might well be next? The Cloning Source Book addresses all of these questions in a way that is unique in the cloning literature, by grounding what is effectively an interdisciplinary conversation in solid science. In the first section of the book, the key scientists responsible for the early and crucial developments in cloning speak to us directly, and other scientists evaluate and comment on these developments. The second section explores the context of cloning and includes sociological, mythological, and historical perspectives on science, ethics, and policy. The authors also examine the media's treatment of the Dolly story and its aftermath, both in the United States and in Britain. The third section, on ethics, contains a broad range of papers written by some of the major commentators in the field. The fourth section addresses legal and policy issues. It features individual and collective contributions by those who have actually shaped public policy on reproductive cloning, therapeutic cloning, and similarly contentious bioethical issues in the United States, Britain, and the European Union. Animal cloning continues for agricultural and medicinal purposes, the latter in combination with transgenics. Human cloning for therapeutic purposes has recently been made legal in Britain. The goal is to produce an early embryo and then derive stem cells that are immunologically matched to the donor. Two human reproductive cloning projects have been announced, and there are almost certainly others about which we know nothing. Sooner or later a cloned human will be born. Many lessons can be learned from the cloning experience. Most importantly, there needs to be a public conversation about the permissible uses of new and morally murky technologies. Scientists, journalists, ethicists and policy makers all have roles to play, but cutting-edge science is everybody's business. The Cloning Sourcebook provides the tools required for us to participate in shaping our own futures.
How to Defeat Your Own Clone
Author: Kyle Kurpinski
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553907166
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Send in the clones! On second thought, maybe not. CAN IT READ MY MIND? WILL IT BE EVIL? HOW DO I STOP IT? Find out the answers to these and other burning questions in this funny, informative, and ingenious book from two bioengineering experts who show you how to survive—and thrive—in a new age of truly weird science. For decades, science fiction has been alerting us to the wonders and perils of our biotech future—from the prospects of gene therapy to the pitfalls of biological warfare. Now that future looms before us. Don’t panic! This book is all you need to prepare for the new world that awaits us, providing indispensable cautionary advice on topics such as • bioenhancements: They’re not just for cyborgs anymore. • DNA sequencing and fingerprinting: What’s scarier than the government having your DNA on file? Try having it posted on the Internet. • human cloning: Just like you, only stronger, smarter, and more attractive. In other words: more dangerous. Our future may be populated by designer babies, genetically enhanced supersoldiers, and one (or more!) of your genetic duplicates, but all is not lost. How to Defeat Your Own Clone is the ultimate survival guide to what lies ahead. Just remember the first rule of engagement: Don’t ever let your clone read this book!
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553907166
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Send in the clones! On second thought, maybe not. CAN IT READ MY MIND? WILL IT BE EVIL? HOW DO I STOP IT? Find out the answers to these and other burning questions in this funny, informative, and ingenious book from two bioengineering experts who show you how to survive—and thrive—in a new age of truly weird science. For decades, science fiction has been alerting us to the wonders and perils of our biotech future—from the prospects of gene therapy to the pitfalls of biological warfare. Now that future looms before us. Don’t panic! This book is all you need to prepare for the new world that awaits us, providing indispensable cautionary advice on topics such as • bioenhancements: They’re not just for cyborgs anymore. • DNA sequencing and fingerprinting: What’s scarier than the government having your DNA on file? Try having it posted on the Internet. • human cloning: Just like you, only stronger, smarter, and more attractive. In other words: more dangerous. Our future may be populated by designer babies, genetically enhanced supersoldiers, and one (or more!) of your genetic duplicates, but all is not lost. How to Defeat Your Own Clone is the ultimate survival guide to what lies ahead. Just remember the first rule of engagement: Don’t ever let your clone read this book!
Clones and Clones
Author: Martha Craven Nussbaum
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393046489
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Distinguished scholars and writers from a broad range of disciplines address a troubling and fascinating issue.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393046489
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Distinguished scholars and writers from a broad range of disciplines address a troubling and fascinating issue.
Who's Afraid of Human Cloning?
Author: Gregory E. Pence
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780847687824
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Gregory Pence offers a candid look at the arguments for and against human cloning.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780847687824
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Gregory Pence offers a candid look at the arguments for and against human cloning.
Illegal Beings
Author: Kerry Lynn Macintosh
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521853286
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Many people think human reproductive cloning should be a crime-some states have even outlawed it and Congress is working to enact a national ban. However, if reproductive cloning soon becomes a reality, it will be impossible to prevent infertile couples and others from choosing the technology, even if they have to break the law. While most books on cloning cover the advantages and disadvantages of cloning technology, Illegal Beings describes the pros and cons of laws against human reproductive cloning. Kerry Lynn Macintosh, an attorney with expertise in the area of law and technology, argues that the most common objections to cloning are false or exaggerated, inspiring laws that stigmatize human clones as subhuman and unworthy of existence. She applies the same reasoning that was used to invalidate racial segregation to show how anti-cloning laws, by reinforcing negative stereotypes, deprive human clones of their equal protection rights under the law. Her book creates a new topic within constitutional law: existential segregation, or the practice of discriminating by preventing the existence of a disfavored group or class. This comprehensive and novel work looks at how anti-cloning laws will hurt human clones in a fresh perspective on this controversial subject. Kerry Lynn Macintosh is a member of the Law and Technology faculty at Santa Clara University School of Law. She is the author of papers, articles, and book chapters on the law and technology and has contributed to the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology, Boston University Journal of Science and Technology Law, and Berkeley Technology Law Journal.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521853286
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Many people think human reproductive cloning should be a crime-some states have even outlawed it and Congress is working to enact a national ban. However, if reproductive cloning soon becomes a reality, it will be impossible to prevent infertile couples and others from choosing the technology, even if they have to break the law. While most books on cloning cover the advantages and disadvantages of cloning technology, Illegal Beings describes the pros and cons of laws against human reproductive cloning. Kerry Lynn Macintosh, an attorney with expertise in the area of law and technology, argues that the most common objections to cloning are false or exaggerated, inspiring laws that stigmatize human clones as subhuman and unworthy of existence. She applies the same reasoning that was used to invalidate racial segregation to show how anti-cloning laws, by reinforcing negative stereotypes, deprive human clones of their equal protection rights under the law. Her book creates a new topic within constitutional law: existential segregation, or the practice of discriminating by preventing the existence of a disfavored group or class. This comprehensive and novel work looks at how anti-cloning laws will hurt human clones in a fresh perspective on this controversial subject. Kerry Lynn Macintosh is a member of the Law and Technology faculty at Santa Clara University School of Law. She is the author of papers, articles, and book chapters on the law and technology and has contributed to the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology, Boston University Journal of Science and Technology Law, and Berkeley Technology Law Journal.
Human Cloning
Author: Lane P. Lester
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780551032132
Category : Bioethics
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Dolly the cloned sheep shocked the world in March 1997. Since then scientists in America have successfully cloned second and third generation mice. Progress now seems unstoppable and the real possibility of cloned human beings looms ever nearer. But even if it is possible, should we be meddling in the conception of new individuals in this way?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780551032132
Category : Bioethics
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Dolly the cloned sheep shocked the world in March 1997. Since then scientists in America have successfully cloned second and third generation mice. Progress now seems unstoppable and the real possibility of cloned human beings looms ever nearer. But even if it is possible, should we be meddling in the conception of new individuals in this way?
Reproducing the Future
Author: Marilyn Strathern
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719036743
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
These essays, written at the time when the Bill for Human Fertilization and Embryology Act (1990) was going through Parliament, touch on the British debate (on in vitro fertilization, gamete donation and maternal surrogacy) from an anthropological perspective. The implications of the medical developments that lay behind the Act are world-wide and these new procreative possibilities formulate new possibilities for thinking about kinship. The essays are informed by recent re-thinking of models of kinship in Melanesia.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719036743
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
These essays, written at the time when the Bill for Human Fertilization and Embryology Act (1990) was going through Parliament, touch on the British debate (on in vitro fertilization, gamete donation and maternal surrogacy) from an anthropological perspective. The implications of the medical developments that lay behind the Act are world-wide and these new procreative possibilities formulate new possibilities for thinking about kinship. The essays are informed by recent re-thinking of models of kinship in Melanesia.