An Introduction to Bioethics
Book (italiano):
Shannon (emeritus religion and social ethics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts) and Kockler (bioethics, Loyola Marymount U.) update once again their textbook for undergraduate students, and introduction for practitioners or general readers to ethical thinking in biological and medical fields. They look at general issues, issues early in life and at the end of life, biotechnology, and other problems. Among specific discussions are ethical issues and theories, the early diagnosis of genetic anomalies, forgoing and withdrawing treatment, genetic engineering in human beings and non-human organisms, and organ and tissue transplantation. No index is provided. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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