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Title: Who's Afraid of Human Cloning? by Gregory E. Pence ISBN: 0-8476-8782-1 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing (via NBN) Pub. Date: 01 January, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Brilliant
Comment: In view of the...decision made by the House of Representatives this week on banning human cloning, this book is a breath of fresh air. It is the only book I have found that addresses the issue of human cloning with a calmness of spirit and rational argumentation. The author's arguments in favor of human cloning are concise yet powerful, and everyone interested in the bioethics of human cloning will gain a lot from the reading of this book. I only wish every member of the House would have read, studied, and thought about this book before making their awful decision. One of the House members comments were to the effect that no "mad scientist" is going to be allowed to proceed with the cloning of human beings.
Such commentary by the House member is rooted in popular culture according to the author. Movies, literature, and to a large degree educational institutions have painted a picture of human cloning that has no basis in science or reality. And from my own personal confrontations with people against human cloning, his assertions are correct; most people, even highly educuated ones, have a completely distorted view about what is actually possible in today's technology.
The author refutes successfully the arguments against human cloning, but also gives positive arguments for proceeding with it. I don't think the people steadfastly against human cloning will be swayed by this book, but one must remain optimistic. At any rate, the author shows convincingly that human cloning (or nuclear somatic transfer as he likes to call it) is an option that should be pursued, although with care. After reading it, one could say that a positive decision for human cloning by the citizens of our world will not lead to a "slippery slope"....but instead to a "thoughtful ascent".
Rating: 5
Summary: wonderful
Comment: i thought this book was amazing. it's not often that you find an argument that's actually in defense of human cloning--and much less that you see anyone who's open-minded and thoughtful enough not to just blindly dismiss a possibly very helpful technology. a very well written book, it brings up important issues to the reader, and definitely should serve as required reading material for anyone who's to deal with the important decisions that will be made about cloning in the next few decades. very highly recommended!
Rating: 4
Summary: A great book on human cloning
Comment: I'm a huge fan of human cloning, and am convinced of many of Pence's arguments. He goes far enough to add the scientific procedures, helping me for a college cellular biology class. His views are not biased at all, and his ideas/arguments are well backed up by factual information. If you want to learn the facts about cloning read this book. He does not mock religion or government, but this book may not be appropriate for people set in their ways, unwilling to open themselves to the possibilities. It's important to keep religion and science apart; Pence does this wonderfully.
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Title: Flesh of My Flesh: The Ethics of Cloning Humans: A Reader by Gregory E. Pence ISBN: 0847689824 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing (via NBN) Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Clones and Clones: Facts and Fantasies About Human Cloning by Martha C. Nussbaum, Cass R. Sunstein ISBN: 0393320014 Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Ethics of Human Cloning by Leon R. Kass, James Q. Wilson ISBN: 0844740500 Publisher: AEI Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Ethical Issues in Human Cloning: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives by Michael C. Brannigan ISBN: 1889119113 Publisher: Seven Bridges Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Human Cloning and Human Dignity: The Report of the President's Council on Bioethics by Leon R. Kass ISBN: 1586481762 Publisher: PublicAffairs Pub. Date: 22 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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