Cloning: A Reference Handbook

by David E. Newton

Overview

This book provides a detailed introduction to the cloning of both plants and animals and discusses the important social, ethical, political, technical, and other issues related to the practice.

The history of cloning experiments dates back more than a century, but advances in technology in recent decades have multiplied the potential applications of cloning-and expanded the controversies surrounding these possibilities. Cloning: A Reference Handbook provides an accessible description of the development of plant and animal cloning from the early stages of human civilization to the present day and coherently covers the science and technology involved. It reviews the essential controversies that have arisen about cloning-particularly applications involving human DNA-as researchers have advanced and extended the tools for cloning organisms. Additionally, the book discusses public opinion about cloning and the legislative and administration actions that have been taken with regard to the practice.

This single-volume work provides a broad treatment of the subject, going back further in history than is the case with most texts, covering plant cloning and providing a thorough overview of the nature of animal cloning and related issues. Examples of the topics covered include the natural "cloning" processes of regeneration in plants and animals; crucial research breakthroughs on animal cloning by Robert Briggs and Thomas King, John Gurdon, Gail Martin, James Till and Earnest McCulloch, and others; and the laws that regulate which types of cloning are allowed and prohibited in the United States and in other countries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610696937
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/11/2015
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

David E. Newton, EdD, has been a freelance writer of nonfiction books and ancillary materials for young adults for nearly 55 years. He has published more than 400 textbooks, research manuals, trade books, encyclopedias, and other publications.

Table of Contents

Preface,
1 Background and History,
Cloning in Nature,
Cloning in Horticulture: Field Methods,
Plant Tissue Cell Cultures,
Animal Cloning,
Onward and Upward,
A Timeline of Cloned Species,
1963,
1986,
1996,
Post-Dolly,
Another Approach to Cloning,
Conclusion,
References,
2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions,
Developments in Stem Cell Research,
Advantages of Plant Cloning,
Inefficiency of Natural Reproduction,
Efficiency of Cloning,
Perpetuation of a Type of Plant,
Elimination of Viruses and Other Plant Defects,
Better Commercial Products,
Disadvantages of Plant Cloning,
Some Applications of Cloning Procedures,
Reproductive Cloning (Nonhuman),
Pet Cloning,
Cloning of Endangered Species,
Cloning of Extinct Species,
Human Reproductive Cloning,
Therapeutic Cloning,
Cloning Laws and Legislation,
State Laws,
International Policies,
Conclusion,
References,
3 Perspectives,
Introduction,
Should We Clone Dinosaurs?: Sandy Becker,
Should Breed Registries Accept Clones?: Ryan Bell,
Cloning Can Turban Yeast into a Painkiller Factory: Maria Costanzo,
Cloning for Liver Transplantation: Gina Hagler,
Extinct Species Should Not Be Resurrected: Phill Jones,
Animal Cloning: Yoo Jung Kim,
Cloning for Species Salvation: Why Not?: Pasqualino Loi and Grazyna Ptak,
Animal Welfare Concerns about Cloning: Crystal Miller-Spiegel,
Can Cloning Save the Honeybee?: Jeremy Summers,
4 Profiles,
Introduction,
Alliance for Regenerative Medicine,
American Anti-Vivisection Society,
Americans for Cures Foundation,
The Americans to Ban Cloning Coalition,
Biotechnology Industry Organization,
Brigitte Boisselier (1956–),
Robert W. Briggs (1911–1983),
The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity,
Center for Food Safety,
Compassion in World Farming,
Council for Responsible Genetics,
Diana DeGette (1957–),
Jay Dickey (1939–),
Hans Driesch (1867–1941),
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa),
Martin Evans (1941–),
John D. Gearhart,
The Genetics Policy Institute,
John Gurdon (1933–),
Gottlieb Haberlandt (1854–1945),
Hwang Woo-suk (1953–),
Thomas J. King Jr. (1921–2000),
The Long Now Foundation,
Hans Spemann (1869–1941),
James Thomson (1958–),
Dizhou Tong (1902–1979),
U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
Ian Wilmut (1944–),
Shinya Yamanaka (1962–),
5 Data and Documents,
Introduction,
Data,
Table 5.1 National Institutes of Health Stem Cell Research Funding, FY 2002–2013, in millions of dollars,
Table 5.2 Funding for Stem Cell Research, State of California, as of December 2012,
Table 5.3 Characteristics of Food Products from Cloned and Noncloned Farm Animals,
Documents,
Dickey Amendment (Public Law 104-99; 1996),
European Union Resolution on Human Cloning (1998),
Issues Raised by Human Cloning Research (2001),
Benefits of Human Reproductive Cloning (2002),
Therapeutic versus Reproductive Cloning (2002),
North Dakota Law on Cloning: Chapter 12.1–39: Human Cloning (2004),
United Nations Resolution on Human Cloning, 59/280 (2005),
Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (2006),
Cloned Food Labeling Act, H.R. 992, 110th Congress (2007),
Guidance for Industry: Use of Animal Clones and Clone Progeny for Human Food and Animal Feed (2008),
European Union Policy on Cloning of Animals for Food Supply (2008),
Montana Law on Cloning (2009),
Sherley v. Sebelius (704 F. Supp. 2d 63, 2010),
Sherley v. Sebelius (644 F. 3d 388, 2011),
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2012, H.R. 6623 (2012),
Abraham & Veneklasen, et al. v. American Quarter Horse Association (2:12-cv-00103, 2013),
Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2013, H.R. 2433 (2013),
6 Resources for Further Research,
7 Chronology,
Glossary,
Index,

Editorial Reviews

A valuable reference tool for public, high school, and community college libraries, Newton's work offers a starting point for understanding a potentially earth-changing process.” —Booklist

“The book stands out for the excellent resources assembled, both print and electronic. The author's intent is to make the issues comprehensible not only to professionals and academics in the field but also to general readers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels.” —Choice

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