Stem Cell Research: The Ethical Issues by Laura Grabel, Lori Gruen, Peter Singer, ISBN 9781405160629

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In this timely collection, some of the world's leading ethicists grapple with the variety of issues posed by human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research. This book investigates the moral status of the embryo including the creation of chimeras and paying for gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos for research purposes. It provides a thorough evaluation of the ethics and politics of regulating hESC research, and the privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent in the conduct of research and clinical investigations. It is essential reading for scientists, philosophers, policy makers, and all who are interested in the ethical conduct of science. The contributors include David DeGrazia, Lori Gruen, Elizabeth Harman, John Harris, Jeff McMahan, Don Marquis and Peter Singer.