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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Bryant, J.A. Introduction to bioethics. Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ, USA : Wiley, ©2005 (OCoLC)607881088 |
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Material Type: | Internet resource |
Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
J A Bryant; Linda Baggott la Velle; John Searle |
ISBN: | 0470021977 0470021985 9780470021989 9780470021972 |
OCLC Number: | 59352994 |
Description: | x, 240 pages ; 26 cm |
Contents: | Science and society -- Ethics and bioethics -- Humans and the natural world -- Humans and non-human animals -- Biotechnology and bioethics -- Applications of genetic modification -- Human genes and the Human Genome Project -- Genes : the wider issues -- Cloning and stem cells -- The new reproductive technologies -- Embryos, foetuses and abortion : issues of life before birth -- Decisions at the end of life--when may I die and when am I dead? -- A code of ethics for biologists? |
Responsibility: | John Bryant, Linda Baggott la Velle, John Searle. |
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Abstract:
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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" 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) Read more...
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