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Synopsis
Explores how new organs might be engineered via cloning and reproductive technology to produce human immortality.
Booknews
Shostak (biological sciences, U. of Pittsburgh) considers the possibility of achieving immortality through biological engineering and ponders the implications of such a step. The impact of immortality on commerce, politics, technology, and human dignity are specifically examined. Along the way, Shostack reflects on the nature of life and death, and the essence of humanity. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)