ABSTRACT
Young people are increasingly being exposed to the huge and complex ethical dilemmas involved in issues such as genetic modification, animal rights and cloning, and they are bringing their views into the classroom. But how can teachers be sure they are sufficiently well-informed to help their pupils make sense of the diverse and emotive arguments surrounding these issues?
This book holds the answer. Written by leading ethicists, scientists and technologists, it offers a balanced and jargon-free guide to such highly debated topics as:
* cloning
* in vitro fertilisation
* genetic screening and genetic engineering
* farm animal welfare
* the use of animals in medical experiments.
Written specifically for the non-specialist teacher or lecturer, this book offers suggestions on how to approach the teaching of bioethics and provides useful sources of further information. It may also be of interest to undergraduates on science courses.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|38 pages
Ethics and education
part II|40 pages
Cloning
part III|18 pages
In vitro fertilisation
part IV|16 pages
Genetic screening
chapter 11|8 pages
Genetic screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia
part V|18 pages
Genetic engineering of people
part VI|24 pages
Farm animal well-being
part VII|21 pages
Animals for medical experiments