Bioethics: An Anthology
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The expanded and revised edition of Bioethics: An Anthology is a definitive one-volume collection of key primary texts for the study of bioethics. Brings together writings on a broad range of ethical issues relating such matters as reproduction, genetics, life and death, and animal experimentation. Now includes introductions to each of the sections. Features new coverage of the latest debates on hot topics such as genetic screening, the use of embryonic human stem cells, and resource allocation between patients. The selections are independent of any particular approach to bioethics. Can be used as a source book to complement A Companion to Bioethics (1999).
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1405129484
ISBN13:9781405129480
Release Date:March 2006
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Length:738 Pages
Weight:2.71 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 6.6" x 9.6"
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Bioethics, for genreal interest and further study.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
The Blackwells Anthology on Bioethics provides a strong material based support for courses in Bioethics or applied Philopsophy. It's two best features are that it contains the articles that most Bioethics courses will require you to read (Response to Purdy, for example) and yet most of the articles are in easy to understand language and require little or no previous knowledge. Also, far from being the dry tomes one associates with philosophical essays, the articles are genuinely engaging. There are a few articles where if you haven't read Kant or Mill before you might be stuck, but most are easy to read and some entries are written by lay people about their experiences, including one mans suicide note as an argument for euthanasia and a couples experiences of IVF. The editorial really helps to highlight the issues in the book and it is arranged in an acessible format, so that one can skip areas that aren't of interest. Useful to students or acaedemics (in Medicine or Philosophy) and fascinating for anyone who wants to look into this area.
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