Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>The moment attributed to the beginning of human life is debated not only in religious and political communities, but within the scientific community as well. Particular attention is given to this issue as advances in science make it possible to manipulate the embryo and fetus at early stages of development. This study explores these issues as they are revealed in the literature. In particular, examination of the stages of human development associated with this issue and the correlation between these stages and their influence on ethical concerns in current scientific technologies such as abortion, cloning, and embryonic stem cell experimentation.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- M.A. in Higher Education
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Thesis
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Education
- Year dc:date.available
- 2002
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Das, Susan K.P.
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Meagher, Richard
Subjects
dc:subject × 3Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1422
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2422