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  1. Future of Genetics, The (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Biology; Medical sciences
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min., 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Looks at possible advances in genetics over the next decade and the consequent ethical dilemmas. Suggests that the technology will soon be in place to analyse in minute detail all the genes responsible for...

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  2. Issue of Abortion in America, The (1998 Multimedia)

    Subject
    Sociology
    Distribution
    CD-ROM

    An interactive CD-ROM exploring social controversy in the USA. Shows women and couples shown talking about the emotional struggles and moral dilemmas they face in thier consinderation of continuing or...

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  3. Old Wives’ Tales (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Biology; Women’s studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min., 1998 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

    Asks whether it is right for women past natural childbearing age to undergo fertility treatment. Features 64-year-old Alison Cobb, who spent three years trying to have a baby using fertility treatment, and...

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  4. Choices 2 (1997 Video)

    Subject
    Medical sciences
    Distribution
    Free, Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min., Free

    Examines the issue of the use of animals in medical research from both scientific and moral perspectives. Includes interviews with patients, a medical researcher, a family doctor and animal carers at work.

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  5. Doctor’s Dilemma, The (1997 Multimedia)

    Subject
    Medical sciences
    Distribution
    CD-ROM

    An interactive role-play programme in medical ethics. The user assumes the role of a family physician and is called on to make decisions in ten cases that raise ethical issues similar to those faced by GPs:...

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  6. Gene Blues: Dilemmas of Dna Testing (1997 Video)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Hire Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 1998 hire: £10.00 (+p&p +VAT) 1998 sale: £40.00 (+p&p +VAT)

    Looks at some of the consequences of genetic research: loss of privacy unless access to personal genetic information is protected; discrimination in employment and insurance based on genetic tests; loss of...

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  7. In Pursuit of Perfection (1997 Video)

    Subject
    Medical sciences
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., Free loan (+p&p)

    A debate between mothers, doctors and people with various disabilities about the growth of antenatal screening and whether we are risking imposing false values about what makes a life worthwhile.

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  8. Sheep Called Dolly, A (1997 Video)

    Producer
    John Drury
    Subject
    Biology; Religious studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min., 1998 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

    In the light of the world’s first clone of an adult sheep, asks if society should limit scientific endeavour and questions and whether scientists are responsible enough to monitor their own research. Joan...

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  9. Wombs for Rent (1997 Video)

    Producer
    John Drury
    Subject
    Medical sciences
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min., 1998 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

    Asks whether it is right for childless couples to ‘rent a womb’ and pay for the services of a surrogate mother. Kim Cotton, Britain’s first surrogate mother argues that we should learn from Bill...

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  10. Bodyscan (1996 Video)

    Subject
    Medical sciences
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. ? min., 1996 sale: £40.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Documents the Technophobia Conference, which explored the dangers and power of new technology to organise society and personal identity. Modern digital technologies have transformed medical practice, but are...

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