Bioethics in Historical Perspective (Paperback)

How influential has the Nazi analogy been in recent medical debates on euthanasia? Is the history of eugenics being revived in modern genetic technologies? And what does the tragic history of thalidomide and its recent reintroduction for new medical treatments tell us about how governments solve ethical dilemmas? Bioethics in Historical Perspective shows how our understanding of medical history still plays a part in clinical medicine and medical research today. With clear and balanced explanations of complex issues, this extensively documented set of case studies in biomedical ethics explores the important role played by history in thinking about modern medical practice and policy. This book provides student readers with up-to-date information about issues in bioethics, as well as a guide to the most influential ethical standpoints. New twists added to well-known stories will engage those more familiar with the challenging field of contemporary bioethics.

General

Imprint:	Red Globe Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Sarah Ferber
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-1-4039-8724-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical ethics Books > Medicine > General issues > History of medicine Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4039-8724-6
Barcode:	9781403987242

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