Due Consideration: Controversy in the Age of Medical Miracles
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Book Overview
This book explores the ethical challenges posed at the cutting edge of biomedical science and health care. Art Caplan, one of the nation's leading theorists, clearly outlines the newest technologies and developments in medical research, then thoughtfully sorts through the potential ethical, legal, and social repercussions. He examines a huge number of the most current and controversial subjects--abortion, cloning, managed care, needle exchange programs to prevent the transmission of HIV, and much more. Art Caplan makes his mark as one of today's leading ethicists with this powerful exploration of the moral dilemmas humanity must face in the advancement of biomedical science and health care. After outlining the newest technologies and developments in medical research, he thoughtfully sorts through the potential ethical, legal, and social repercussions of cloning, abortion, assisted suicide, and needle exchange programs. No other book combines such probing analytical clarity.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:047118344X
ISBN13:9780471183440
Release Date:November 1997
Publisher:Wiley
Length:296 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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An excellent compilation of ethical dilemmas!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book contains a number of editorials and short articles written by the author for the lay audience. The scenarios are excellent starting points for discussion and thinking about the many ethical options available as a result of modern science. This is a valuable resource for all science teachers and laymen who are interested in tackling the questions being presented by today's medical technologies.
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