Pynes christopher a (14 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Fair. 2nd ed. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Softcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Articles by such experts as scientists, philosophers, and theologians present the debate over stem cell research, a technology that uses the tissue of aborted fetuses to research cures for debilitating disesases. Former library book. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Book is in very good condition, with minor wear to cover and edges. Two yellow highlights inside. Book lies flat, and inside pages are (otherwise) clean.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 2nd ed. Softcover. Very Good with regular shelf/age wear. Free of any markings and no writings inside. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 2nd edition. 367 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 285 pages. 9.00x6.52x0.69 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Etat : New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 367.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Stem cell research is headline news. Researchers are eager to move forward, state governments and private foundations are rushing to support it, and the sick and afflicted are desperate for its benefits. Yet powerful forces in our society - led by President George W. Bush - find it morally troubling and they are doing all in their powers to restrict its development beyond a very limited scale.Stem cells, which have the remarkable potential to develop into different parts of the body, are actually harvested from aborted fetal tissue or newly fertilized cells. Proponents of stem cell research argue that scientists are making legitimate use of already aborted fetuses and it is unfair to deprive those who are suffering the benefits of a potentially revolutionary therapy. Yet this practice has raised sharp criticisms from the Religious Right, who charge that science is capitalizing on an abhorrent procedure. Given the medical potential for treatment of incurable diseases by stem cell research, as well as the moral dilemmas this technology poses, should such research be permitted What moral, religious, or political objections might be raised Philosophers Michael Ruse and Christopher A. Pynes have compiled this valuable, up-to-date, and newly revised collection of articles by noted experts to address all aspects of the stem cell controversy. The contributors - scientists, medical practitioners, philosophers, theologians, historians, and policy analysts - offer a variety of perspectives to give readers the critical tools they need to shape an informed position on the topic. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the science of stem cell research, its medical cures and promises, and the moral, religious, and policy concerns surrounding this controversial social issue.…