Biological Wealth And Other Essays
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Biological Wealth And Other Essays
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Author : Krishna R Dronamraju
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2002-04-10
Biological Wealth And Other Essays written by Krishna R Dronamraju and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04-10 with Science categories.
The biological wealth of our planet is represented by the biodiversity that surrounds us. Our future wellbeing depends on the care and conservation that we practice to protect and enhance that biodiversity, which resides mostly in developing countries. Yet, the holders of traditional knowledge remain poor, while those exploiting it commercially become prosperous. As we utilize recombinant DNA technology to achieve food security and other goals, serious apprehension has arisen in the public mind with regard to the impact of genetically modified crops on our environment and health. Similarly, the long-term impact of gene therapy is not known either. These dilemmas and their ethical implications are examined in this book in the context of intellectual property rights and international cooperation.
Stem Cell Research
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Author : Janet T. Arnes
language : en
Publisher: Nova Novinka
Release Date : 2006
Stem Cell Research written by Janet T. Arnes and has been published by Nova Novinka this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Medical categories.
Embryonic stem cells have the ability to develop into virtually any cell in the body, and may have the potential to treat medical conditions such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease. In August 2001, President Bush announced that for the first time federal funds would be used to support research on human embryonic stem cells, but funding would be limited to 'existing stem cell lines'. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry which lists stem cell lines that are eligible for use in federally funded research. Although 78 cell lines are listed, 21 embryonic stem cell lines are currently available. Scientists are concerned about the quality, longevity, and availability of the eligible stem cell lines. For a variety of reasons, many believe research advancement requires new embryonic stem cell lines, and for certain applications, stem cells derived from cloned embryos may offer the best hope for progress in understanding and treating disease. A significant cohort of pro-life advocates support stem cell research; those opposed are concerned that the isolation of stem cells requires the destruction of embryos. Letters from Congress, one signed by 206 Members of the House and a second signed by 58 Senators, have been sent urging President Bush to expand the current federal policy concerning embryonic stem cell research. Some have argued that stem cell research be limited to adult stem cells obtained from tissues such as bone marrow. They argue that adult stem cells should be pursued instead of embryonic stem cells because they believe the derivation of stem cells from either embryos or aborted foetuses is ethically unacceptable. Other scientists believe adult stem cells should not be the sole target of research because of important scientific and technical limitations. Groups make ethical distinctions in the debate on how to proceed with stem cell research based upon embryo protection, relief of suffering, viability, the purpose and timing of embryo creation and destruction, donor consent, scientific alternatives, federal funding, and cloning. Other countries are moving fast with active research programs. This book presents the current confused situation along with a selective bibliography.
Choice
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language : en
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Release Date : 2003
Choice written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Academic libraries categories.
History And Philosophy Of The Life Sciences
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
History And Philosophy Of The Life Sciences written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Biology categories.
Discourses
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Author : Thomas Henry Huxley
language : en
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
Release Date : 2006-04-01
Discourses written by Thomas Henry Huxley and has been published by IndyPublish.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-01 with Literary Collections categories.
Collected Essays
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Author : Huxley, Thomas H. Huxley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
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Andrew Carnegie Speaks To The 1
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Author : Andrew Carnegie
language : en
Publisher: Gray Rabbit Publishing
Release Date : 2016-04-14
Andrew Carnegie Speaks To The 1 written by Andrew Carnegie and has been published by Gray Rabbit Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-14 with Social Science categories.
Before the 99% occupied Wall Street... Before the concept of social justice had impinged on the social conscience... Before the social safety net had even been conceived... By the turn of the 20th Century, the era of the robber barons, Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) had already accumulated a staggeringly large fortune; he was one of the wealthiest people on the globe. He guaranteed his position as one of the wealthiest men ever when he sold his steel business to create the United States Steel Corporation. Following that sale, he spent his last 18 years, he gave away nearly 90% of his fortune to charities, foundations, and universities. His charitable efforts actually started far earlier. At the age of 33, he wrote a memo to himself, noting ..".The amassing of wealth is one of the worse species of idolatry. No idol more debasing than the worship of money." In 1881, he gave a library to his hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland. In 1889, he spelled out his belief that the rich should use their wealth to help enrich society, in an article called "The Gospel of Wealth" this book. Carnegie writes that the best way of dealing with wealth inequality is for the wealthy to redistribute their surplus means in a responsible and thoughtful manner, arguing that surplus wealth produces the greatest net benefit to society when it is administered carefully by the wealthy. He also argues against extravagance, irresponsible spending, or self-indulgence, instead promoting the administration of capital during one's lifetime toward the cause of reducing the stratification between the rich and poor. Though written more than a century ago, Carnegie's words still ring true today, urging a better, more equitable world through greater social consciousness.
The Inequality Of Man And Other Essays
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Author : John Burdon Sanderson Haldane
language : en
Publisher: Harmondsworth, Eng. : Penguin Books
Release Date : 1937
The Inequality Of Man And Other Essays written by John Burdon Sanderson Haldane and has been published by Harmondsworth, Eng. : Penguin Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1937 with Equality categories.
Essays Of A Biologist
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Author : Julian Huxley
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Essays Of A Biologist written by Julian Huxley and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This collection of essays by the influential biologist and evolutionary theorist Julian Huxley offers insights into the fascinating world of biological science. Huxley's clear prose and engaging style make this book highly accessible to readers interested in the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Prematurity In Scientific Discovery
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Author : Ernest B. Hook
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2002-10-02
Prematurity In Scientific Discovery written by Ernest B. Hook and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-02 with Philosophy categories.
"In preparing this remarkable book, Ernest Hook persuaded an eminent group of scientists, historians, sociologists and philosophers to focus on the problem: why are some discoveries rejected at a particular time but later seen to be valid? The interaction of these experts did not produce agreement on 'prematurity' in science but something more valuable: a collection of fascinating papers, many of them based on new research and analysis, which sometimes forced the author to revise a previously-held opinion. The book should be enthusiastically welcomed by all readers who are interested in how science works."—Stephen G. Brush, co-author of Physics, The Human Adventure: From copernicus to Einstein and Beyond "Prematurity and Scientific Discovery contains interesting and insightful papers by numerous well-known scientists and scholars. It will be of wide interest, not only to science studies scholars but also to working scientists and to science-literate general readers."—Thomas Nickles, editor of Scientific Discovery, Logic, and Rationality