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Title:
When do human beings begin? scientific myths and scientific facts
Author(s):
Dianne N. Irving
Journal:
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
Year:
1999
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Page:
22 - 46
ISSN:
0144-333X
DOI:
10.1108/01443339910788730
Publisher:
MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
Outlines some basic human embryological facts and considers several myths such as “the immediate product of fertilization is just a potential human being”. Gives medical facts to clarify these issues and concludes that these have far reaching implications for many areas of research. Argues that these decisions, at present, are based more on myth than science.
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