Introduction to Bioethics, 2nd Edition

Bryant

ISBN 10: 111871959X ISBN 13: 9781118719596

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell, 2018

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Introduction To Bioethics, 2Nd Edition by John A. Bryant, Linda La Velle, 9781118719596, John Wiley

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Introduction to Bioethics provides a comprehensive and yet concise coverage of the broad field of bioethics, dealing with the scientific, medical, social, religious and, where appropriate, political and international concerns. The book introduces the various modes of ethical thinking and then helps the reader to apply that thinking to issues relating to the environment, to plants and animals and to humans. Written in an accessible manner, Introduction to Bioethics focuses on key issues directly relevant to those studying courses ranging from medicine through to biology and agriculture. Ethical analysis is threaded throughout each chapter and supplementary examples are included to stimulate further thought. In addition there are numerous mini-case studies to aid understanding, together with key references and further reading.

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Provides comprehensive, yet concise coverage of the broad field of bioethics, dealing with the scientific, medical, social, religious, political and international concerns

This book offers complete information about all aspects of bioethics and its role in our world. It tackles the concerns of bioethicists, dealing with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy. The book introduces the various modes of ethical thinking and then helps the reader to apply that thinking to issues relating to the environment, to plants and animals, and to humans.

Written in an accessible manner, Introduction to Bioethics, Second Edition focuses on key issues directly relevant to those studying courses ranging from medicine through to biology and agriculture. Ethical analysis is threaded throughout each chapter and supplementary examples are included to stimulate further thought. In addition there are numerous mini-case studies to aid understanding, together with key references and further reading. Topics covered include genetic modification; GM crops, human genetics and genomics; cloning and stem cells; assisted reproduction; end of life issues; human enhancement; transhumanism and more.

• A concise introduction covering the whole field of bioethics
• Ethical analysis included throughout
• Mini case-studies in each chapter place ethics into specific contexts
• Includes exercises and commentary to further clarify ethical discussions
• Now fully revised, updated and re-ordered, with new chapters on Biofuels and on Synthetic Biology

Introduction to Bioethics, Second Edition is primarily aimed at undergraduate students taking courses in biomedical sciences, biological sciences, and medicine. It will also be useful to anyone with an interest in the ethics of biological and biomedical science, including science journalists and reporters, who want to inform themselves about current developments.

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• Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• ISBN 10: 111871959X
• ISBN 13: 9781118719596
• Einband: Rústica
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 354