Bioethics: An Anthology, 3rd Edition (Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies) - Softcover

Kuhse, Helga

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118941500 ISBN 13: 9781118941508

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2015

Synopsis

Now fully revised and updated, Bioethics: An Anthology, 3rd edition, contains a wealth of new material reflecting the latest developments. This definitive text brings together writings on an unparalleled range of key ethical issues, compellingly presented by internationally renowned scholars. * The latest edition of this definitive one-volume collection, now updated to reflect the latest developments in the field * Includes several new additions, including important historical readings and new contemporary material published since the release of the last edition in 2006 * Thematically organized around an unparalleled range of issues, including discussion of the moral status of embryos and fetuses, new genetics, neuroethics, life and death, resource allocation, organ donations, public health, AIDS, human and animal experimentation, genetic screening, and issues facing nurses * Subjects are clearly and captivatingly discussed by globally distinguished bioethicists * A detailed index allows the reader to find terms and topics not listed in the titles of the essays themselves

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Review:

Praise for the Previous Edition "The field of bioethics continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. One could hardly ask for a more thorough guide to where it has been, and what values and principles might steer where it is going, than this comprehensive and balanced volume." Arthur Caplan, University of Pennsylvania "This is an outstanding collection which covers all the main issues in bioethics and brings together much of the best philosophical work on them." Dan W. Brock, Harvard Medical School "A useful tool to gain an overview of important and influential texts and thinking of leading authors and commentators in bioethics." Human Reproduction and Genetic Ethics "This remains the definitive collection in bioethics--chock full of interesting, worthwhile articles--both old and new. The anthology has a nice mix of classic and more recent topics of interest." J. Jeremy Wisnewski, Editor, Review Journal of Political Philosophy

From the Back Cover:

Bioethics: An Anthology has become established as the definitive one-volume collection of key primary readings in bioethics. Now fully revised and updated, this third edition reflects current issues and developments, covering all the material that the reader needs to thoroughly grasp the ideas and debates involved in the field. Edited by three highly respected scholars, the anthology brings together writings on an unparalleled range of ethical issues relating such matters as reproduction, genetics, life and death, and animal experimentation.

This latest edition contains a wealth of new material, including important historical readings and the latest contemporary material published since the release of the second edition in 2006. It includes updated coverage on hot topics such as the ethics of uterus transplantation, sex selection, brain death and euthanasia, stem cell research, mandatory HIV testing in pregnancy, issues facing nurses, and new sections in the areas of neuroethics and public health ethics . Discussions are clearly and compellingly presented by internationally renowned bioethicists.

The volume continues to be of great value as both a textbook and reference work, suitable not only for students of philosophy and moral theology, but for doctors, nurses, sociologists, lawyers, and others working in health care and the biomedical sciences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118941500
• ISBN 13: 9781118941508
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 800