Stem cell wars : inside stories from the frontlines

Americans have become the victims of misinformation about stem cell research. Over the last few years, the stem cell debate has been intensely political, religious, and confusing to many people. Now, Eve Herold explains what this science is all about, who is for and against it, and why it must go forward. She pulls together fascinating stories to highlight every aspect of this multifaceted field. She exposes the politics of stem cell research and demonstrates how the outcome of the debate could ultimately affect all of us. Packed with real-life stories of the people caught up in this groundbreaking struggle, Stem Cell Wars cuts through the noise and sets the standard for future debate. According to stem cell research expert Eve Herold, the general public have become the victims of misinformation about this essential science. Over the last few years, the stem cell debate has been intensely political, religious, global, and confusing to many people. Now, Herold explains to a general audience what this science is all about, who is for and against it, and why it must go forward. In this startling book, Herold pulls together fascinating stories to highlight every aspect of this multifaceted field. She exposes the politics of stem cell research and demonstrates how these forces will intimately affect everyone. Packed with real-life stories of the people caught up in this groundbreaking struggle, "Stem Cell Wars" is a call to arms that will provoke debate and discussion for years to come Stem Cell Wars Shows How This Science Is Propelling Us To Reexamine Some Of Our Most Cherished Assumptions. Eve Herold Explains What The Science Is All About, Who Is For And Against It, And Why It Must Go Forward. She Pulls Together Fascinating Stories To Highlight Every Aspect Of This Multifaceted Field.--jacket. The Field Of Battle -- Two Worlds Colliding -- The Science That Started A Revolution -- Hijacked By The Politics Of Abortion -- The Battle For Hearts And Minds -- Political Spin And The Weapons Of Mass Distraction -- Ethics And The Embryo -- Hypocrisy And Health Care -- Korea : Great Expectation -- Korea : The Fall -- Winning The Peace. Eve Herold ; Foreword By George Daley. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [221]-229) And Index.