Buch, Englisch, 223 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 377 g
Buch, Englisch, 223 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 377 g
Reihe: Cambridge Cultural Social Studies
ISBN: 978-0-521-57683-3
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
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 clash between the anti-abortion and pro-research lobbies; the tactics of the Government; political ideology; the media's role; the importance of gender; religion; the impact of science fiction; the lure of medical advance; and the difficulty of maintaining ethical control. He explains how the advocates of embryo research eventually triumphed, and ends with an examination of the cultural tensions which linger after the debate.
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Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften Medienphilosophie, Medienethik, Medienrecht
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltsoziologie, Umweltpsychologie, Umweltethik
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizinische Ethik
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Medizinische Ethik
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface and acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. The background to the debate; 2. The sequence of parliamentary debate; 3. Political parties and ministerial tactics; 4. The impact of the pro-research lobby; 5. Embryos in the news; 6. Women and men; 7. Science and religion; 8. The myth of Frankenstein; 9. Embryo research and the slippery slope; Epilogue: intruders in the Fallopian tube or a dream of perfect human reproduction; Notes; Index.
