"Speaking for the Dead" is an incisive examination of the highly topical and often controversial
issues surrounding the use of human cadavers in scientific research. This new edition has been
fully revised and updated to take account of recent developments in this area. These include the
repeated organ scandals in the UK, body parts scandals in the United States, and the abuses of
bodies in China. Plastination in the form of BodyWorlds types of exhibitions is also discussed.
The book also provides new material on neuroimaging, neuroethics and Alzheimer's disease and the
major ethical issues they raise for society.The on-going discussion on embryonic stem cells is
reflected in the focus of the chapter on the embryo. With it's clear writing style and use of
non-technical language "Speaking for the Dead" will be an essential book for all those interested
in bioethics, an area which continues to increase in significance with the development of new
techniques for the manipulation of human cadavers. As a human anatomist and bioethicist, Gareth
Jones offers a unique perspective on these issues, crossing the boundaries between clinical,
medical, legal and ethical concerns. His exploration of historical developments as well as his
analysis of recent case studies results in a pertinent and comprehensive examination of issues
at the forefront of bioethics.

About the Author
Professor D. Gareth Jones is Professor of Anatomy and Structural Biology at the Otago School of
Medical Sciences, University of Otago. He has published widely on the areas of synaptic plasticity
and bioethical issues. Maja I. Whitaker is Assistant Research Fellow in Anatomy and Structural
Biology at the Otago School of Medical Sciences, University of Otago.

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