The embryo : scientific discovery and medical ethics / editors, Shraga Blazer, Etan Z. Zimmer.

Basel : Karger, [2005], ©2005.

xvi, 408 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

The beginning of life -- Embryonic stem cells -- Societal, ethical and religious views on genetic intervention in humans -- Genetics: from in vitro to in vivo -- Fetal surgical and pharmacological intervention -- Fetal imaging and monitoring -- Law and justice -- Extreme prematurity.

Includes bibliographical references and index.