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The cloning of the sheep Dolly in 1997 has generated enormous controversy on the moral, ethical, and biological implications of cloning. This anthology presents a wide range of opinions on the subject from Ian Wilmut (the scientist who cloned Dolly), Richard Dawkins, Leon Kass, and other knowledgeable authors.

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• Introduction(p. 6)
• 1. Human Cloning Is Dehumanizing(p. 9)
• 2. Human Cloning Is Unethical(p. 18)
• 3. Cloning Is a Crime Against the Clone(p. 22)
• 4. The Judeo-Christian Argument Against Cloning(p. 26)
• 5. Arguments Favoring Human Cloning Are Wrong(p. 31)
• 6. Human Cloning Will Distort Parenthood(p. 37)
• 7. Cloning Harms Animals(p. 46)
• 8. Cloning Can Help Humans and Animals(p. 49)
• 9. A Personal Defense of Human Cloning(p. 54)
• 10. Religion Should Not Influence Public Policy on Cloning(p. 57)
• 11. Human Cloning May Fit into Our Changing World(p. 61)
• 12. There Is Nothing Inherently Wrong with Human Cloning(p. 65)
• 13. The Media and Politics Are Undermining Cloning Research(p. 74)
• Organizations to Contact(p. 83)
• Bibliography(p. 88)
• Index(p. 91)

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Gr 10 Up-An array of opinions on a controversial issue. Each short article, essay, or excerpt has been taken from a recent publication. Writers include professors of social thought, religion, ethics, bioethics, biology, and Judeo-Christian ethics. Additional material is presented by representatives of anti-vivisection societies, embryologists, and freelance writers. The thought-provoking arguments include discussion of issues such as whether or not exceptional athletes should be permitted to market their DNA or if cloned children would grow up feeling that they were only an echo of their parent's past. Opinions on both sides of the debate are given an equal amount of space. A comprehensive list of concerned organizations and a lengthy bibliography are included. This is a valuable tool for developing critical-thinking skills and a fine source for research.-Elizabeth Stumpf, Clearfield Middle School, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.