The Embryo Research Debate

by M.J. Mulkay and Michael J. Mulkay

Book Overview

Scientific research involving human embryos was a major topic of public debate in Britain during the 1980s. Despite strong support from the scientific community, embryo research was initially condemned by many ordinary people as well as by special interest groups, and came close to being banned by Act of Parliament. Michael Mulkay describes the dynamics of the parliamentary struggle over the future of embryo research, focusing on such issues as: the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007YZVAOE
• ISBN13: 9780521576833
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"