This book investigates the scientific, ethical, and societal implications of cloning technology following the creation of Dolly the sheep. Arlene J. Klotzko, a lawyer and bioethicist, examines the intersection of reproductive technology and public policy. She provides a framework for understanding the distinction between therapeutic and reproductive cloning while addressing the anxieties surrounding genetic manipulation. The text synthesizes historical developments in biotechnology with the legal and moral debates that emerged at the turn of the millennium.

Experts recognize this work as a balanced, accessible introduction to the bioethical landscape of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Readers frequently note the clarity with which the author navigates complex scientific concepts for a general audience.