Human Cloning in the Media : From Science Fiction to Science Practice Paperback / softback
by Joan (CESAGEN, Cardiff University, UK) Haran, Jenny (Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom) Kitzinger, Maureen (Lancaster University, United Kingdom) McNeil, Kate O'Riordan
Part of the Genetics and Society series
Paperback / softback
Description
This book examines the making of human cloning as an imaginary practice and scientific fact.
It explores the controversies surrounding both ‘therapeutic cloning’ for stem cell research and ‘reproductive’ cloning.
The authors analyse the cultural production of cloning, how practices and representations play out in the global arena, and its transformation from science fiction to science practice.
Case studies are used to illustrate key fore grounded issues: the image of the scientist, scientific expertise and institutionsthe governance of sciencethe representation of women’s bodies as the subjects and objects of biotechnology the constitution of publics, both as objects of media debate, and as their intended audience.
Drawing together the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge, with insights from media and cultural studies, this book offers a timely contribution to debates about the public communication of science and the status of scientific truth.
This book will be a valuable companion to students on undergraduate courses in media studies, science communication, cultural studies, science and technology studies and sociology.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages, 4 Halftones, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:19/05/2014
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- ISBN:9780415759663
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages, 4 Halftones, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:19/05/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415759663
