Should we clone extinct or endangered species? Are we justified in using stem cells to develop cures? When will we clone the first human? Ever since Dolly the sheep, questions like these have rarely been far from the public consciousness, and cloning is now poised to revolutionize medicine, healthcare, and even the food we eat. Aaron Levine offers a masterful introduction to the science and development of cloning, right up to the present-day scandals surrounding attempts to clone humans. Guiding readers around the thorny political and ethical issues raised by such progress, Levine dispels the myths perpetuated by the media and sheds new light on the pros and cons of this fascinating and controversial topic.

Would you drink milk from a cloned cow? When will we be able to clone humans? How would you react if a friend's child was a genetic clone of herself? Could the science of cloning provide the cure to Alzheimer's? Ever since the birth of Dolly, the infamous cloned sheep, such questions have rarely been long out of the public consciousness. In this enthralling introduction, biologist Aaron Levine provides a thorough exploration of the science and ethics of cloning. Covering its fascinating history, a detailed account of the key concepts involved, and the difficulties involved in drawing up progressive but ethically-responsible policy, "Cloning: A Beginner's Guide" is a invaluable way to learn more about this exciting and contentious topic.

Ian Wilmut - lead scientist in the team to clone Dolly, the sheep An excellent general introduction to the complex subject of cloning Jane Maienschein - Director, Center for Biology and Society, Arizona State University, and author of: Whose View of Life? Embryos, Cloning, and Stem Cells. Brings together the scientific, ethical, policy, and potential applications of cloning research in a clear and highly readable discussion