Human cloning is currently almost universally proscribed. The term is generally used to refer to artificial human cloning, which is the reproduction of human cells and tissues. Human cloning moral and ethical aspects the ethics of human cloning washington. Some of those arguments were gay and lesbian couples, infertile couples, and deceased relatives. Cloning is the process of producing genetically identical individuals of an organism either naturally or artificially.
These science fiction books about human cloning bring up fascinating issues of identity and nature versus nurture. A leading british bioethicist, john harris, wrote after the birth of dolly, the cloned sheep, that the ethical implications of human clones have been much alluded to. Even before wilmuts announcement, human cloning had been made illegal in nearly all countries in europe and had been condemned by the council of europe council of europe 1986. Cibelli himself was the first to try it and fail 15 years ago.
Organisms that reproduce asexually, such as aphids, read more. The national academy of sciences, while supporting 2001 such socalled therapeutic or research cloning, has opposed 2002 the cloning of humans for reproductive purposes, deeming it unsafe, but many ethicists, religious and political leaders, and others have called for banning human cloning for any purpose. Many of the pros and cons that are being discussed today were being discussed 4 years ago when this book was written, shortly after dolly, the cloned sheep was born. The information in the book is useful and i recommend it to anyone that needs a crash course on the issue of cloning. May 11, 2009 human cloning could also change roles and values within families. The most publicly justifiable application of human cloning, if there is one at all, is to provide selfcompatible cells or tissues for medical use, especially transplantation. The possibility of person cloning has raised controversies. Science fiction books about human cloning never let me go by kazuo ishiguro. Discover librarianselected research resources on cloning from the questia. American enterprise institute 1789 massachusetts avenue, nw washington, dc 20036 main telephone. Books about human cloning that bring up riveting issues of identity. An ethical inquiry 2002, by presidents council on bioethics u. The concept of cloning, particularly human cloning, has featured in so many science fictions. But while novels such as a brave new world and cloud atlas depict human.
The ethics of human cloning bruce glassman, vice president bonnie szumski, publisher helen cothran, managing editor john woodward, book editor detroit new york san francisco san diego new haven, conn. The technique is, at present, unsafe and the technology is likely to be taken up by such a small proportion of the population that considerations of distributive justice would also support the ban. At the time this book was written no one had yet claimed to have cloned a human being and the debate was raging, should science even try. The term is generally used to refer to artificial human cloning, which is the reproduction of human cells and tissue. When it didnt work, scientists moved toward other ways of making stem cells by. In nature, many organisms produce clones through asexual reproduction. In the cloning sourcebook, raanan gillon examines the arguments against human reproductive cloning and concludes that a temporary ban is justified. Never let me go by kazuo ishiguro, the house of the scorpion by nancy farmer, jurassic park by michael crichton, the lost world. Research cloning, also known as embryo cloning or therapeutic cloning, is another form of human cloning that produces genetically specific embryonic stem cells. In 2005, the united nations adopted a declaration on human cloning, which calls for a universal ban on human cloning. The contributing authors are the principal investigators on each of the animal species cloned to date, and are expertly qualified to present the stateoftheart information in their respective areas. List of books and articles about cloning online research. In a previous article, i mentioned that i wrote an unpublishable novel about human cloning when i was in my early teens.
Human cloning about to be unleashed upon the world. Many countries disallow reproductive cloning because of. Dec 01, 2001 in the cloning sourcebook, raanan gillon examines the arguments against human reproductive cloning and concludes that a temporary ban is justified. At the present time it is also scientifically unfeasible. In this exciting and accessible book, gregory pence offers a candid and sometimes humorous look at the arguments for and against human cloning. When the fertilized egg first divides, occasionally each daughter cell goes on to form separate embryos. Kristi lew a book about depictions of human cloning in science fiction as well as the ethics and possibility of human cloning in the real world. Principles of cloning, second edition is the fully revised edition of the authoritative book on the science of cloning. Normal human pregnancy begins at fertilization when a male sperm and a female ovum, each containing 23 chromosomes, and neither of which is a human being, unite to form a singlecell human being or zygote with 46 chromosomes the number specific for every member of the human species. List of books and articles about cloning online research library. Mar 28, 2001 the president believes that the moral and ethical issues posed by human cloning are profound and cannot be ignored even in the quest for scientific discovery, fleischer said. Despite claims by the raelian cult to have cloned human beings at the end of 2002, there are, so far, no. It does not refer to the natural conception and delivery of identical twins.
Concerns could also be raised that these children will not be treated the same way as children createdborn through sexual reproduction. Most of the arguments people make for cloning, though, seemed to be pretty weak. Popular cloning books meet your next favorite book. Human cloning is a lucid, substantive guide to this contentious and. The process is applied to fertilized human eggs in vitro. Bokanovskys process which featured in aldous huxleys 1931 dystopian novel brave new world was an early fictional depiction of cloning. It is feared that human cloning would be cruel, because the process may result in a large number of miscarriages and deformities before a human could be successfully cloned.
Human cloning is the creation of a genetically identical copy of a human. In 2002, the birth of the first human clone was announced. Although movies and books sometimes make it seem like human cloning would only lead to an army of clones taking over the world and destroying mankind, there must be a scientific reason that this topic is being researched. Science, ethics, and public policy reprint edition by barbara mackinnon editor.
It will well serve medical ethicists, social and cultural critics, public policy specialists, and the educated layperson who wants to better understand this issue and its implications for our society, culture, and civilization. Human cloning often refers to human reproductive cloning to produce a genetic copy of an existing person. Immediately download the human cloning summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching human cloning. Ui press edited by barbara mackinnon human cloning. A few more cautious voices were heard, both suggesting some possible benefits from the. Waterville, maine london munich ai ethicshuman cloning int 7904 3. Human cloning is the creation of a genetically identical copy or clone of a human. From this collection, readers will gain a clearer picture of the history of cloning. Perhaps cloned children will begin to be viewed by their parents as products or purchases rather than offspring. Yes to human cloning by rael meet your next favorite book.
Many countries disallow reproductive cloning because of these questions, but some do allow research. Nov 08, 2019 human cloning could make it possible for many more infertile couples to have children than ever before possible. Drawing on sources ranging from science fiction films to the congressional record, this book unmasks the role that psychological essentialism has played in bringing about cloning bans. For the purposes of this document, human cloning means the intentional production of genetically identical or essentially identical human beings and human embryos. Facebook cloning describes a technique in which scammers create a fake facebook profile by using images and other information stolen from a targeted users real facebook profile. Shannon cloning is a crime against the clone george j. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The possibility of human cloning has raised controversies. The advantages and disadvantages of human cloning raise moral, ethical, scientific and safety questions. However, this is a profascism narrative written by an alternatehistory adolf hitler, who in this timeline emigrated from germany to the united states in 1919 after the great war, and used his modest artistic skills to become first a pulpscience fiction. Human cloning raises the most profound questions about human nature, our faith in ourselves, and our ability to make decisions that could significantly alter the character of humanity. Framing the issue most cloningthe process of making an exact genetic replica of a cell, a tissue, or an organismhappens naturally. Mar 01, 2018 the story reveals how open source cloning has been quietly developed in scientific laboratories over the last 20 years, and is opening the door to human cloning becoming a reality in the near future. Principles of cloning is the first comprehensive book on animal cloning since the creation of dolly.
Scientists have already cloned human embryos and many believe creating fully developed humans is the next step. In this concise volume, experts on all sides of the debate make arguments for why we should either pursue, regulate, or ban the cloning of human beings. I also recommend it on the basis that cloning is an issue that affects everyone and it is important to be informed on the hard decisions facing our times. Human dignity and human cloning silja voneky springer. Annas the judeochristian argument against cloning stephen g.
Human cloning definition of human cloning by medical dictionary. Aug 07, 2001 it is feared that human cloning would be cruel, because the process may result in a large number of miscarriages and deformities before a human could be successfully cloned. Or is it a practical avenue toward beneficial new medical treatments and techniques. Four fallacies and their legal consequences is a rollicking ride through science, psychology and the law. In some countries, including france and singapore, reproductive cloning of humans is a criminal offence.
The book presents the basic biological mechanisms of how cloning works and progresses to discuss current and potential applications in basic biology, agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine. Despite decades of speculation, there has been no human reproductive cloning. Human cloning ebook by kerry lynn macintosh 97819854467. Aug 22, 2018 the concept of cloning, particularly human cloning, has featured in so many science fictions.
As in cloning, a radical change in natures has taken place. Yes to human cloning todays new cloning technology is the first step in the quest for immortality or eternal life. Human cloning could make it possible for many more infertile couples to have children than ever before possible. Jun 26, 2015 while the ethics and legality of human cloning are blurry, the science behind the idea is quite clear, with all research suggesting the practice is possible. Baby eve was born on december 26, 2002, and weighed seven pounds. Is human cloning a science fiction nightmare come true. Cloning in biotechnology refers to the process of creating clones of organisms or copies of cells or dna fragments molecular cloning. Human cloning is a lucid, substantive guide to this contentious and potentially revolutionary issue. Human cloning definition of human cloning by medical. On the surface, the novel presents an unexceptional pulp, postapocalypse science fiction action tale entitled lord of the swastika. Cloning itself is not new, but as the science of cloning continues to advanceand as human cloning thus inches closer to realitywe are compelled to consider its implications for society. Jul 30, 2018 along the way, i became obsessed with published novels that dealt with human cloningand i still am. The story reveals how open source cloning has been quietly developed in scientific laboratories over the last 20 years, and is opening the door to human cloning becoming a reality in the near future. Because of human cloning and its technology the days of silicone breast implants and other cosmetic procedures that may cause immune disease should soon be over.
Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity. The president believes that the moral and ethical issues posed by human cloning are profound and cannot be ignored even in the quest. How does one deal with an illegal clone, or does the idea of being an. Though genetically identical, cloned humans are technically due the same rights of any human. This book is to prepare us for an unimaginably beautiful world turned. This is not a surprise given multiple whistleblower claims that human cloning was developed by the 1970s in highly classified military projects. Human cloning offers a timely and concise one volume survey of all the major arguments for and against human cloning. Many countries or jurisdictions have legally banned human cloning or are in the process of doing so. Along the way, i became obsessed with published novels that dealt with human cloningand i still am. The scammers may be able to create a profile that at least at first glance looks very much like the targets genuine profile. Sep 06, 2018 in 2002, the birth of the first human clone was announced. The ethics of human cloning american enterprise institute aei.
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