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Author: Jonathan D. Moreno
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Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1934137383
Category: Medical

The Body Politic: The Battle Over Science in America

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year and Scientific American Book Club selectionAMoreno pulls apart the debates on eugenics, abortion, end-of-life decisions, embryonic stem-cell research, reproductive cloning, chimeras and synthetic biology, among others, carefully reassembling what's at stake for each side. Download The Body Politic medical books for free.
In graceful, sparkling prose, he illuminates intricate threads of history and complex philosophical arguments. . . . Highly recommended for anyone interested in the[se] vital issues." AKirkus Reviews (starred review)We have entered what is called the Abiological century" and a new biopolitics has emerged to address the implications for America's collective value system, our well-being, and u Get The Body Politic our bestseller medical books.

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In graceful, sparkling prose, he illuminates intricate threads of history and complex philosophical arguments. . . " AKirkus Reviews (starred review)We have entered what is called the Abiological century" and a new biopolitics has emerged to address the implications for America's collective value system, our well-being, and u

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