Key Issues in Bioethics: A Guide for Teachers - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415270685 ISBN 13: 9780415270687

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

Young people are increasingly being exposed to the huge and complex ethical dilemmas involved in issues such as genetic modification, animal rights and cloning, and they are bringing their views into the classroom. But how can teachers be sure they are sufficiently well-informed to help their pupils make sense of the diverse and emotive arguments surrounding these issues?

This book holds the answer. Written by leading ethicists, scientists and technologists, it offers a balanced and jargon-free guide to such highly debated topics as:

* cloning
* in vitro fertilisation
* genetic screening and genetic engineering
* farm animal welfare
* the use of animals in medical experiments.

Written specifically for the non-specialist teacher or lecturer, this book offers suggestions on how to approach the teaching of bioethics and provides useful sources of further information. It may also be of interest to undergraduates on science courses.

About this title

About the Author

Ralf Levison is a Lecturer in Science Education at the Institute of Education Michael Reiss is Professor of Science Education and Head of the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, Institute of Education

From the Back Cover

Young people are increasingly being exposed to the huge and complex ethical dilemmas involved in issues such as genetic modification, animal rights and cloning, and they are bringing their views into the classroom. But how can teachers be sure they are sufficiently well-informed to help their pupils make sense of the diverse and emotive arguments surrounding these issues?

This book may hold the answer. Written by leading ethicists, scientists and technologists, it offers a balanced and jargon-free guide to such highly debated topics as:

* Cloning

* In vitro fertilisation

*Genetic screening and genetic engineering

*Farm animal welfare

* The use of animals in medical experiments

Written specifically for the non-specialist teacher or lecturer, this book also contains suggestions on how to approach the teaching of bioethics and provides useful sources of further information. It may also be of interest to undergraduates on science courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415270685
• ISBN 13: 9780415270687
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200
• Editor: Levinson Ralph, Reiss Michael