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Bioethics : an anthology

By:

Kuhse, Helga (ed)

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Series: Blackwell philosophy anthologies. 41 Publication details: Chichester Wiley Blackwell 2016Edition: 3rd edDescription: 782 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

1118941500

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Contents:

Abortion -- Reproduction -- Genetic manipulation -- Life and death issues -- Resource allocation -- Obtaining organs -- Experimentation with human participation -- Experimentation with animals-- Public health issues -- Ethical issues in the practice of healthcare -- Special issues facing nurses -- Neuroethics.

Summary: Now fully revised and updated, Bioethics: An Anthology, 3rd edition, contains a wealth of new material reflecting the latest developments. This definitive text brings together writings on an unparalleled range of key ethical issues, compellingly presented by internationally renowned scholars. The latest edition of this definitive onevolume collection, now updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. Includes several new additions, including important historical readings and new contemporary material published since the release of the last edition in 2006. Thematically organized around an unparalleled range of issues, including discussion of the moral status of embryos and fetuses, new genetics, neuroethics, life and death, resource allocation, organ donations, public health, AIDS, human and animal experimentation, genetic screening, and issues facing nurses. Subjects are clearly and captivatingly discussed by globally distinguished bioethicists. A detailed index allows the reader to find terms and topics not listed in the titles of the essays themselves.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	W 50 KUH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		15270

Previous edition: 2006.

Now fully revised and updated, Bioethics: An Anthology, 3rd edition, contains a wealth of new material reflecting the latest developments. This definitive text brings together writings on an unparalleled range of key ethical issues, compellingly presented by internationally renowned scholars. The latest edition of this definitive onevolume collection, now updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. Includes several new additions, including important historical readings and new contemporary material published since the release of the last edition in 2006. Thematically organized around an unparalleled range of issues, including discussion of the moral status of embryos and fetuses, new genetics, neuroethics, life and death, resource allocation, organ donations, public health, AIDS, human and animal experimentation, genetic screening, and issues facing nurses. Subjects are clearly and captivatingly discussed by globally distinguished bioethicists. A detailed index allows the reader to find terms and topics not listed in the titles of the essays themselves.

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