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Title:
Birth defects / Noël Merino, book editor.
Author:
Merino, Noël, editor.
Publication Information:
Farmington Hills, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2014]
Call Number:
RG627.5 .B57 2014
Abstract:
"For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world"-- Provided by publisher.

"Opposing Viewpoints: Birth Defects: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"-- Provided by publisher.
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Birth defects (Merino)
ISBN:
9780737745054
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
187 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Contents:
What are common birth defects? Congenital heart defects are common birth defects / Cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects / Down Syndrome is a common chromosomal birth condition / Spina bifida is a common birth defect / Birth defects / What causes birth defects? Environmental pollution can cause birth defects / Proving that environmental pollution causes birth defects is difficult / Assisted reproduction is not a significant risk for birth defects / The use of certain antibiotics during pregnancy may cause birth defects / Should pregnant women undergo screening for birth defects? Routine prenatal screening should be available to pregnant women / New prenatal genetic tests offer safe early screening for birth defects / New prenatal genetic tests raise tricky ethical questions / Love is the antidote to prenatal eugenic cleansing / Prenatal testing does not necessarily lead to more abortion / How should birth defects be addressed? The argument that it is morally permissible to kill defective newborns is absurd / Amniocentesis should be offered more regularly to younger pregnant women / Birth defects should not necessarily result in abortion / Social norms must follow law in acceptance of people with disabilities / Abortions performed because of genetic abnormalities should be banned / Women should be able to choose abortion or life when faced with fetal abnormalities
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