Brothers - Hardcover

Bova, Ben

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0553093797 ISBN 13: 9780553093797

Publisher: Bantam, 1996

Synopsis

When a breakthrough in genetics enables a team of scientists to regenerate human organs and extend life indefinitely, a shattering court trial on the ethics of such technology pits two brothers on opposing sides. 20,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.

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From the Publisher:

With Death Dream, Ben Bova established himself as a major mainstream writing talent. The Chicago Tribune called Death Dream "a quantum leap into the universe of thrillers." Now, in Brothers, Bova again delivers a knockout commercial read so realistic it could be torn from tomorrow's headlines.

Some see it as the greatest breakthrough in the history of medical research. Others as a blasphemous attempt to play God. At a corporate lab in Connecticut, scientists have pioneered an amazing genetic technique that can regenerate functioning organs inside the human body. The implications are earthshaking: could humankind become immortal? Now, in a worldwide media spotlight, an unprecedented science court has been convened in Washington, D.C.

On opposite sides of the courtroom stand two brothers, Arthur and Jessie Marshak. One is a researcher who views the development as a momentous gift to humankind. The other is a doctor who believes it is unethical and dangerous. Standing between them is Julia Marshak--a remarkable, beautiful woman who broke one brother's heart and married the other. As angry factions clash in the city streets and science finds itself on trial in a media frenzy of greed, ambition and lust, Arthur and Jessie must somehow bridge the gap that divides them--on an issue that could mean nothing less than life or death for millions.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0553093797
• ISBN 13: 9780553093797
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 434