When do human beings begin? scientific myths and scientific facts

Abstract

Outlines some basic human embryological facts and considers several myths such as “the immediate product of fertilization is just a potential human being”. Gives medical facts to clarify these issues and concludes that these have far reaching implications for many areas of research. Argues that these decisions, at present, are based more on myth than science.

Citation

Irving, D.N. (1999), "When do human beings begin? scientific myths and scientific facts", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 19 No. 3/4, pp. 22-46. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443339910788730