Stem Cell Dialogues: A Philosophical and Scientific Inquiry Into Medical Frontiers

Stem Cell Dialogues features a series of innovative Socratic dialogues that elucidate key scientific and ethical points in an approachable manner. Participants investigate the scientific, political, and socioethical dimensions of stem cell research using actual language, analysis, and arguments taken from scientific, philosophical, and popular literature. Each dialogue centers on a specific, recognizable topic, such as the potential role of stem cells in personalized medicine; the ethics of cloning; and the sale of eggs and embryos.

A dramatic new way to explore controversial science: Socratic dialogues. These creative debates follow the nuances and complexities of stem cell research and emerging therapies for informed readers and newcomers alike.