Genetic engineering
Pete Moore
Explores the issues in detail, looking at the historical background and the implications of its use today. Uses real-life case studies throughout and includes fact panels and statistics. Suggested level: secondary.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Stem cell research
by Pete Moore (2013)
About this book
Explores contemporary issues of an ethical nature and encourages lively debate. This series shows balanced arguments for and against issues affecting our modern world. The books study each argument in detail and explore the history of each topic. The use of case studies throughout bring the issues to light.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreStem cell research Lead Character
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