Introduction to Bioethics - Brossura

Bryant, J. A.; Velle, Linda Baggott La; Searle, John; Baggott LA Velle, Linda

9780470021989: Introduction to Bioethics

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ISBN 10: 0470021985 ISBN 13: 9780470021989

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2005

Introduction to Bioethics is a comprehensive introduction to the broad field of bioethics, focusing on key issues directly relevant to students of modern biological and medical sciences. Ethical issues relating to both plants and animals are covered, drawing out scientific, medical, social and religious concerns.

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Recensione:

" offering a substantial contribution to the didactic literature in bioethics a welcome addition to the teaching literature on bioethics." ( The Electric Review, May/June 2006)

" a very helpful textbook." (The Quarterly Review of Biology, March 2006)

" a unique book and a though–provoking read for early career and advanced bioethics scholars from both sides of the Atlantic." (Doody′s Health Services)

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Introduction to Bioethics provides a very 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.

A concise introduction covering the whole field of bioethics
Ethical analysis included throughout.
Mini case-studies in each chapter place ethics into specific contexts

Written by three professional practitioners Introduction to Bioethics will be an invaluable tool for students, researchers, lecturers and teachers in biological, medical and veterinary sciences, agriculture, food science and related disciplines.

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