Written by the New York Times journalist who broke the story nationally, the first detailed account explains the science behind the birth of the world's first clone and examines the ethical, social, and philosophical questions it raises. Tour.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"Kolata brings keen insight to her analysis of the implications of cloning and makes the complex details of genetics and cellbiology interesting and accessible. And she tells a great story, noting the curious twists and turns on the road to Dolly andhow humble animal scientists carried out the plodding work of making cloning a reality. What lies ahead? Cloning can makeit possible to grow organs for transplant, to produce inexpensive pharmaceuticals and help infertile couples have children.Will it also degrade individuality and increase human arrogance? Theologians, ethicists and scientists differ on thesequestions. But the impact of this new technology, made clear through Kolata's expert coverage, cannot be overstated."-- "Publishers Weekly"
The birth of Dolly - the world's first clone - literally placed in our hands the secret of creation. Few discoveries have so challenged our sense of identity or presented such a complex knot of pressing ethical, spiritual, and scientific dilemmas. Science journalist Gina Kolata, the first reporter to speak with Dr. Ian Wilmut, the embryologist who cloned Dolly, has had unprecedented access to key scientists, ethicists, and experts at the center of the event. In this book, she reveals the story behind Dolly - reaching back to our earliest attempts to clone, uncovering the startling, largely unreported events that led to Dolly's birth, and exploring the mind-boggling questions that Dolly presents for our future.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
£ 3.21 shipping within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: William Morrow Pub Date: 1/7/1998 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 288 first edition. Seller Inventory # 5243191
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Faith In Print, Cumming, GA, U.S.A.
Hard Back. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. very good clean tight overall wear. pages clean and unmarked. dust jacket is very good as well with some very light edge rubbing and no chips or tears. nice copy! Seller Inventory # 006936
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00077763152
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # Y13A-02839
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. With remainder mark. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # E11B-02517
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. . Good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # Y12B-01909
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000419866
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. Seller Inventory # G0688156924I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. Seller Inventory # G0688156924I2N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. Seller Inventory # G0688156924I4N10
Quantity: 1 available