The development of biotechnology has produced nothing short of a revolution, both in our capacity to manipulate living things from single plant cells to human nature itself, but also to manufacture brand new life forms. This power to shape and create forms of life has sometimes been described as the power to "play God" and this book is about the ethics of "playing God" in the field of biotechnology. International scholars cover moral dilemmas posed by biotechnology, from the smallest cells...

Gallantry & Conquest – 3 Classic Victorian Adventure Tales offers a fascinating journey into the heart of the Victorian era's most celebrated themes: adventure, heroism, and the indomitable spirit of exploration. The anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, weaving together tales of daring escapades and valiant quests that capture the imagination. With each story, readers are transported to distant lands and encounter perilous challenges, reflective of the era's quest for discove...

Masterpieces of High-Stakes Suspense – 3 Classic Global Intrigue Novels presents an enthralling collection characterized by its dynamic narrative worlds, where each plot unfolds amidst the turbulent backdrop of international espionage and suspense. The anthology captures the reader's imagination through a wide range of literary styles, from riveting tales of covert operations to adrenaline-fueled pursuits beset by seemingly insurmountable odds. The collection's significance lies in its abi...

Time - as they say - is money. It is not an uncommon fact that lawyers today spend unnecessary amounts of time seeking out information, and therefore unnecessary amounts of money. In well-established fields, change is often slow; perhaps none more so than in the legal world. Though progress is being made, uptake has been rather slow, much to the dismay of those in the information management business. Conversely to its cousin, case management, matter management should be thought of more in ...

Twenty-five years of writings by the religious thinker and activist Pauli MurrayThe religious thought and activism that shaped the late twentieth century is typically described in terms of Black men from the major Black denominations, a depiction that fails to account for the voices of those who not only challenged racism but also forced a confrontation with class and gender. Of these overlooked voices, none is more important than that of Pauli Murray (1910–1985), ...

Covering scientific, legal, ethical, historical, theological and public policy aspects of human embryo research, the cases for and against are put strongly and clearly. Scientific evidence is cogently presented by leading embryologists.