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Title: Human Embryonic Stem Cells: An Introduction to the Science and Therapeutic Potential by Ann A. Kiessling, Scott. C. Anderson ISBN: 0-7637-2341-X Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers Pub. Date: 31 March, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Addressing both medical and ethical issues
Comment: Collaboratively written by Ann A. Kiessling and Scott Anderson for readers who are already basically familiar with the fundamentals of cell biology, Human Embryonic Stem Cells is a informed and informative presentation of what modern research and science has learned about stem cells and the therapies that involve them. Addressing both medical and ethical issues, and enhanced with black-and-white photographs and drawings, Human Embryonic Stem Cells is a strongly recommended scholarly and scientific work and an invaluable contribution to having an informed public and academic understanding with respect to an active and controversial medica/social/political issue.
Rating: 5
Summary: Not Easy but Well Worth the Efforts
Comment: I was extremely impressed with this exceptional book as it teaches lay people what is happening in this very important, cutting edge field. It is well layed out. Kiessling and Anderson cover the concepts, history, and backgrounds necessary so that all readers get a good understanding of the basics of stem cell research. They do it without sidesteping or ignoring many of the misconceptions, or beliefs that challenge many basic religious and ethical dogma. For example, when a woman's body produces nearly one million eggs ("20,000 eggs die each year including the dozen or so which are ovulated"), and the moment of conception can now be debated between when a sperm first connects with an egg and the time when DNA replication occurs is hours (at least 6 to 8 hours) later. Once again, science is challenging our basic beliefs. The world is no longer flat. Unlike so many of our basic text books of the past, Human Embryonic Stem Cells frequently points out the edge of what is known in this science with "more study is needed in this area" being a common theme throughout the book. This book is the cutting edge. The chapters on Neurogenerative Diseases and Tissue Systems Failures point out that there is a real possibility for over 125 million people being helped and/or cured of everything from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases to Diabetes and Hemophilia. The research on Spinal Cord Injuries is changing what is known and believed about how we can treat those injured, too.
This book isn't easy reading. It doesn't shy away from including the science, yet the rewards are abundant. Every member of congress should study this book before voting to limit one of the most promising fields open to mankind.
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Title: The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy (Basic Bioethics) by Suzanne Holland, Karen Lebacqz, Laurie Zoloth ISBN: 0262582082 Publisher: Bradford Book Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Stem Cell Biology (Cold Spring Harbor Monograph Series, 40) by Daniel R. Marshak, Richard L. Gardner, David Gottlieb ISBN: 0879696737 Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $65.00 |
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Title: Stem Cells and Cloning by David A. Prentice, Michael A. Palladino ISBN: 0805348646 Publisher: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company Pub. Date: 02 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $10.05 |
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Title: The Immortal Cell: One Scientist's Quest to Solve the Mystery of Human Aging by Michael D. West ISBN: 0385509286 Publisher: Doubleday Books Pub. Date: 16 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Stem Cell Controversy: Debating the Issues by Michael Ruse, Christopher A. Pynes ISBN: 1591020301 Publisher: Prometheus Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
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