Human Cloning in the Media - From Science Fiction to Science Practice

This book provides an intensive exploration of recent popular representations of human cloning and genomics and the complex concerns evoked by these. It is a timely contribution to current debates about the public communication of science and a challenging investigation of what is at stake, culturally and politically, in those debates.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. What is Cloning? 3. Cloning Futures 4. Mavericks, Madmen and Fallen Heroes 5. Women’s Bodies in Cloning Discourse 6. Truth Claims and Genres 7. The Constitution of Publics and Audiences 8. Conclusion

About the author

Joan Haran is a Research Associate in the ESRC Centre for Economic and Social Aspects of Genomics (CESAGen), at Cardiff University.
Jenny Kitzinger is Professor of Media and Communication Research at Cardiff University.
Maureen McNeil is Professor of Women's Studies and Cultural Studies at Lancaster University.
Kate O’Riordan is Lecturer in Media and Film Studies at the University of Sussex.

Summary

This book provides an intensive exploration of recent popular representations of human cloning and genomics and the complex concerns evoked by these. It is a timely contribution to current debates about the public communication of science and a challenging investigation of what is at stake, culturally and politically, in those debates.

Product details

• Authors: Joan Haran, Joan (Cesagen Haran, Haran Joan, Jenny Kitzinger, Kitzinger Jenny, Maureen Mcneil, McNeil Maureen, Kate O'Riordan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.05.2014
• EAN: 9780415759663
• ISBN: 978-0-415-75966-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Genetics and Society
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Genetic Engineering