Teacher
Alderman, E.& Kennedy, C. The Right to Privacy (New York, Vintage, 1997.)
An easy-to read presentation of various individual cases involving the invasion of constitutional privacy.
Andrews, Lori B The Clone Age: Adventures in the New World of Reproductive Technology. (New York, Henry Holt and Company, 1999.)
A personal account of the author’s experiences inside the world of reproductive technology.
Findlay, Bruce & Esther. Your Rugged Constitution, (Stanford, Stanford University Press, 1950.)
A quick guide to constitutional amendments and the founding principles of freedom upon which the constitution is built.
Freely, Malcolm M. & Krislov, Samuel. Constitutional Law (Canada, Little, Brown & Company, 1985.)
A casebook designed to help the average student of liberal arts understand the language, policy and framework of the constitution
Lester, Lane P. & Hefley, James C. Human Cloning ( Grand Rapids, Fleming H. Revell , 1998.)
A presentation of biological, theological and sociological discussion of issues in human cloning and genetic engineering.
McCuen, Gary E. Hi-Tech Babies; Alternative Reproductive Choices ( Hudson, Gem Publications, 1990.)
A handy source for outlining ideas in conflict - a particularly good reference for outlining a debate on the issues of government regulation of new reproductive technologies.
Rifkin, Jeremy . Harnessing the Gene and Remaking the World; The Biotech Century ( New York, Jeremy P. Tarcher / Putnam, 1998.)
This book accounts the coming era of biotechnology. It highlights a variety of concerns of how science has become manipulative over nature
Silver, Lee M. Remaking Eden; Cloning and Beyond in a Brave New World ( New York, Avon Books,1997.)
The author uses a combination of facts and stories to describe a likely future of mankind in the world of reproductive technologies.
Starer, Daniel. Hot Topics (New York, Simon & Shuster, 1995.)
The user will find this an extremely useful companion in outlining arguments for and against today’s issues, with some background information on the past, present status and future outlook of topic.
____”Biomedical Ethics- Opposing Viewpoints (San Diego, Greenhaven Press, Inc., 1998.)
A tool for the critical thinker who wants to understand his own argument as well as that of his opponent. This book offers a range of discussion on various aspects of cloning and genetic research.
Student readings
Beecroft, Simon. Future Files Super Humans ( Brookfield, Copper Beech Books, 1998).
A beginner’s guide to bionics, living computers, cloning and the future of mankind.
___ The Macmillan Atlas of the Future, (New York, Macmillan Publishing USA, 1998)
A comprehensive reference of current events as they shape our futures in the 21st century and beyond. Students will find fascinating full-color charts, graphs and illustrations, along with a technology calendar and world table. Pick up a copy.
Tambini, Michael. Future ( New York, Alfred A. Knopf Inc., 1998.)
An easy-to-read and well illustrated guide to advancing technologies that are changing our world. This handy little classroom aid also features a brief timeline of 20th century technology that has shaped our lives.
Teresi, Dick & Adcroft, Patrice eds. Omni’s Future Medical Almanac ( New York, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1987.)
Information at your fingertips makes this a quick reference guide for medical breakthroughs that are available to the public, current research in the field and a list of the top clinics where one can find help for a variety of medical concerns.
Materials you may want to locate
Devore, Norton & Lawson. Creativity Design & Technology ( Worcester, Davis Publications, Inc., 1989.)
Hodgson, John Bio-Technology Changing the way Nature Works ( Oxford, Equinox Ltd., 1989).
____ Science, Technology & Society Populations (Paramus, Globe Book Company, 1993)
film- 1978 “ The Boys from Brazil” reveals a plot to clone Hitler
novel- 1932 “ Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley pictures a utopian society who has no value for human life, rather worships science and machines
novel- 1978 In His Image by David Rorvik exposes a supposed factual account of a millionaire who has himself cloned by a master scientist
TV series- 1993 “The X Files” features psychotic Clones
movie- “Blade Runner,” brings a dimwitted clone to the screen
movie- 1993 “Jurassic Park” shows cloned Dinosaurs
movie- 1996 “Multiplicity” spotlights the imperfections of the human clone
Articles worth reading
cloning
Calvin, Jonathan. “Me, My Clone and I” The Humanist v60 i3 (May 2000) p39
A brief article in defense of cloning.
Duin Julia “Reckless Reproduction” v13 i15 ( July 19,1999) p41. A brief article arguing the morality of reproductive technology.
Miele, Frank. “The Man Who Would Be Cloned” Skeptic v7 i2 (Spring 1999) p54
A revealing interview with physicist, Dr. Richard Seed, who is making plans to clone his wife, but who’s general focus is in the area of cloning for infertile couples.
Miele, Frank. “How Close Are We to Cloning Time? Skeptic v7 i42 (Spring 1999)
p48. An introduction to the science and ethics of human cloning.
Rogers, Arthur & Ashraf, Haroon. “UK’s position on Human Cloning provokes hostile reaction in Europe Union”. The Lancet v355 i9212 (Apr. 2000) p1344.
A brief news article discussing the validity of a patent to practice human cloning.
Stephenson, Joan. “Threatened Bans on human Cloning could hamper advances.” The Journal of the American Medical Association. v277 n13 (April 2, 1997) p102(3). An abstract offering perspectives and medical news about the public’s reactions to cloning and researchers concern about possible further cloning bans.
___ ”Executive summary of Cloning Human Beings: Report and Recommendations of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission”. Issues in Law & Medicine v14 i2 (Fall 1998 ) p217. This article offers a summary of the Commission’s findings in support of their recommendations to halt cloning research.
___”Human Cloning” Issues in Law & Medicine v15 i3 (Spring 2000) p323
A position paper of the Catholic Medical Association in opposition to cloning.
genetic engineering
Bereano, Phil. “The Politics of DNA’s Meaning” Tikkun ( Sept 1999 v14 i15) p23
An article in opposition to genetic surveillance as a tracking device which threatens our basic rights to privacy
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Hall. Stephen S. “The Recycled Generation” New York Times Magazine (Jan.30,2000) p30 A refreshing article outlining some of the potentially positive discoveries from stem cell research into slowing the aging process.
Williams, Patricia J. “Brains in a Bottle.” The Nation, v270 i14 (Apr.10,2ooo) p9
A brief article announcing the success of experiments in genetic enhancement of memory in a laboratory mouse
______ “The Race to Decode The Human Body ” Newsweek (Apr.10,2000) p50.
The first in a series of articles which discusses the Genome Project as a science that is transforming today’s medical practice.