Melissa Abramovitz

Organ Transplants Melissa Abramovitz

Brief Description: "The books in this series objectively and thoughtfully explore topics of political, social, cultural, economic, moral, historical, or environmental importance"--Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction: A Scientific Revolution -- Chapter 1. The Road to Transplants -- Chapter 2. The Supply Problem -- Chapter 3. Life-and-Death Decisions -- Chapter 4. Fixing the Supply Problem -- Chapter 5. Stem Cell Transplants -- Chapter 6. Medical Ethics and Society -- Notes -- Discussion Questions -- Organizations to Contact -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-122) and index.; The books in this series objectively and thoughtfully explore topics of political, social, cultural, economic, moral, historical, or environmental importance--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: The books in this series objectively and thoughtfully explore topics of political, social, cultural, economic, moral, historical, or environmental importance--

Contributor Bio:  Abramovitz, Melissa Melissa Abramovitz is the author of hundreds of magazine articles, more than 30 educational books for children and teenagers, numerous poems and short stories, and several children s picture books. She is a graduate of the University of California San Diego. Visit her website at www.melissaabramovitz.com