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Values in Conflict: Public Attitudes on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Publication Date: October 2005
Publisher(s): Genetics and Public Policy Center
Author(s): Kathy L. Hudson; Joan Scott; Ruth Faden
Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts
Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts
Topic: Health (Medical research and technology)
Social conditions (Social values)
Keywords: Embryonic stem cells; Public policy; Public consultation; Embryos
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Our goal was to field a credible, unbiased, comprehensive survey to assess the awareness and approval or disapproval of human embryonic stem cell (ESC) research. We also aimed to identify values underlying these attitudes as well as the public's policy preferences for ESC research.