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Stem Cell Tourism and the Political Economy of Hope
Petersen, Alan; Tanner, Claire
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Description for Stem Cell Tourism and the Political Economy of Hope
Hardback. Series: Health Technology and Society. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; MBS; MJZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 437.
This book provides a unique and innovative perspective on the controversial phenomenon of ‘stem cell tourism’. A growing number of patients are embarking on stem cell treatments that are clinically unproven and yet available in clinics and hospitals around the world. The authors offer a cutting-edge multi-dimensional perspective on this complex and rapidly changing phenomenon, including an analysis of the experiences of those who have undertaken or have contemplated undertaking a stem cell treatment, as well as examination of the views of those who undertake research or advise on or provide stem cell treatments. Developing the concept of ‘the political ... Read more
This book provides a unique and innovative perspective on the controversial phenomenon of ‘stem cell tourism’. A growing number of patients are embarking on stem cell treatments that are clinically unproven and yet available in clinics and hospitals around the world. The authors offer a cutting-edge multi-dimensional perspective on this complex and rapidly changing phenomenon, including an analysis of the experiences of those who have undertaken or have contemplated undertaking a stem cell treatment, as well as examination of the views of those who undertake research or advise on or provide stem cell treatments. Developing the concept of ‘the political ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
Series
Health Technology and Society
Number of Pages
218
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137470423
SKU
V9781137470423
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Ref
99-15
About Petersen, Alan; Tanner, Claire
Alan Petersen is Professor of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Monash University, Australia. Megan Munsie is a stem cell scientist in the Australian Research Council-funded Stem Cells Australia initiative at The University of Melbourne. Claire Tanner is Lecturer of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Monash University, Australia. Casimir MacGregor is Research Fellow in Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Monash University, ... Read more
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