Introduction to Bioethics (eBook)
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-71958-9 (ISBN)
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 interested in the ethics of biological and biomedical science, including science journalists and reporters, who want to inform themselves about current developments.
About the Authors
John A. Bryant is Professor Emeritus of Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
Linda la Velle is Professor of Biology in Education, Institute of Education, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK, and Visiting Professor of Education, Bath Spa University, UK.
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 interested in the ethics of biological and biomedical science, including science journalists and reporters, who want to inform themselves about current developments.
About the Authors John A. Bryant is Professor Emeritus of Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. Linda la Velle is Professor of Biology in Education, Institute of Education, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK, and Visiting Professor of Education, Bath Spa University, UK.
Preface
Setting the scene
Chapter One Science and Society
Chapter Two Ethics and Bioethics
Biomedical science and medical technology
Chapter Three Life Before Birth I The New Reproductive Technologies
Chapter Four Life Before Birth II Embryos, Foetuses and Associated Issues
Chapter Five Cloning and Stem Cells
Chapter Six Human Genes and Genomes
Chapter Seven Transhumanism
Chapter Eight Decisions at the End of Life -When May I Die and When am I Dead?
Biotechnology
Chapter Nine GM and Synthetic Biology
Chapter Ten Genetic Modification of Plants
Chapter Eleven Genes: Some Wider Issues
Chapter Twelve Biofuels
Humans and the Biosphere
Chapter Thirteen Humans and Non-human animals
Chapter Fourteen The Environmental Crisis
Chapter Fifteen Planet and Population
Glossary
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.3.2018 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie | |
| Schlagworte | Bioethics & Medical Ethics • bioethics and philosophy • Bioethics and Politics • Bioethics and the Law • Bioethik • Bioethik, Medizinethik • Biotech • Biotechnology • Biowissenschaften • clinical research ethics • ethic in transhumanism • ethics and human research • ethics and medicine • ethics for end of life issues • ethics in cloning • Ethics of biotechnology • ethics of genetic modification • guide to bioethics • human enhancement and ethics • Human Research • Life Sciences • <i> Introduction to Bioethics</i></p> • <p>bioethics • medical law • Medical Law & Ethics • Medical Science • Medizin • Medizinrecht u. Ethik • Philosophie • Philosophy • Stem Cell Ethics • the human genome project |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-71958-1 / 1118719581 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-71958-9 / 9781118719589 |
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