Stem Cell Battles: Proposition 71 And Beyond - How Ordinary People Can Fight Back Against The Crushing Burden Of Chronic Disease - With A Posthumous Foreword By Christopher Reeve - Brossura

Reed, Don C

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ISBN 10: 9814618276 ISBN 13: 9789814618274

Casa editrice: Wspc, 2015

Riassunto

This is a one-of-a-kind book: combining easy-to-understand science, in-the-trenches political warfare, and inspirational stories. It aims to give hope to individuals and families who suffer from chronic disease or disability; to point out how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference in the battle to ease suffering and save lives through supporting medical research; to share in “people talk” some of the amazing progress already achieved in the new field of stem cell research; to show how even such a magnificent success as the California stem cell program is under constant attack from ideological groups; to offer medical research as a force for international cooperation; to suggest how cure research lessens the need for the mountainous costs of endless care.Unparalleled background: the author has been involved in virtually every important stem cell battle (state, national, and international) since embryonic stem cell research began. The author works closely with Robert N Klein, sponsor of the California stem cell program, the largest source of stem cell research funding in the world. In addition, the author is an award-winning teacher as well as writer, and seeks to entertain as well as educate. His book is not only substantive, but also fun.The book would be a treasured gift: for anyone suffering an “incurable” illness or who is a caregiver for a loved one; for a college student considering a rewarding career in biomedicine; for scientists who want to protect and enhance their research funding; and for anyone who wants to see government respond to the needs of its citizenry. Chronic disease and disability are a prison: cure is the triumphant escape — wheelchairs should be for temporary occupancy only.

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A well-written book on a technical and challenging subject, Stem Cell Battles is a real page-turner. Don Reed writes from a layman's point of view; his credentials and advocacy experience position him to thoroughly cover his subject and present the subject of stem cell research in an interesting and entertaining way. --Sandi Pantages, Fremont University, California

Everyone should read Don Reed's new book, STEM CELL BATTLES, which is an inspiring account, with the pages bounded by a father's love for his son and the most powerful of human principles, hope. The treatise is a historical account of California's stem cell program and the development of a nascent field that is united by humanity's quest for cures. --Joe Riggs, Founder of the 19-nation organization, Students for Stem Cell Research

It's a highly recommended pick for any involved in stem cell concerns; whether it be from a scientist's perspective, a politician's viewpoint, or from a patient seeking relief. Its focus on California achievements, in particular, lends to a discussion that juxtaposes the personal with the political in a rare, wide-ranging discussion that no health collection should be without. Add insights into how ordinary people can help and you have a key acquisition not to be missed by readers with any degree of interest or curiosity in stem cell research's promises, controversies, and very human concerns; or by acquisition librarians who will appreciate its fresh, new perspective on the subject. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented for the benefit of both academia and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the subject of stem cell research ... Very highly recommended for both community and academic library collections. --Midwest Book Review

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• Editore: Wspc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 9814618276
• ISBN 13: 9789814618274
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 440