In this timely collection, some of the world's leading ethicists grapple with the variety of issues posed by human embryonic stem cell research. <br><ul><br><li>Investigates the moral status of the embryo including the creation of chimeras and paying for gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos for research purposes </li><br><li>Provides a thorough evaluation of the ethics and politics of regulating hESC research, and the privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent in the conduct of research and clinical investigations </li><br><li>Essential reading for scientists, philosophers, policy makers, and all who are interested in the ethical conduct of science </li><br><li>Contributors include David DeGrazia, Lori Gruen, Elizabeth Harman, John Harris, Jeff McMahan, Don Marquis and Peter Singer</li></ul>