Bioethics for Scientists (Life Sciences) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471495328 ISBN 13: 9780471495321

Publisher: Wiley, 2002

Synopsis

A dictionary definition of Bioethics is, 'the ethics, or moral principles and rules of conduct, of medical and biological research'. This book is an introductory text of just biological and not medical bioethics. It covers the ethics of experimentation, including genetic manipulation, in plants and animals; ethics and biodiversity, ethics and the environment. There is increasing interest in bioethics - both in academia and by the media and the general public. Awareness of bioethics is incorporated into Biological / Environmental Science courses, plus the first dedicated modular courses on bioethics are starting up. Includes case studies Has questions for students Chapters include environmental, animal, agricultural and reproductive ethics as well as a wide range of issues regarding genetic manipulation.

About this title

Review:

"...I recommend this very readable book wholeheartedly..."(Biologist, December 2002)

"...valuable material...should be on the requiresreading list for a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduatecourses..." (Biological Agriculture & Horticulture, Vol.20,2003)

"...it is a book that morally serious scientists should dip intoin order to help them engage in the scientific and ethicaldebate..." (Animal Welfare, August 2003)

"Biotechnologists and biomedical scientists who are interestedin understanding the ethical issues that their work raises wouldfind this book a useful introduction..." (Addiction Biology, June2003)

From the Back Cover:

Bioethics for Scientists provides an introduction to the ethics of modern life sciences and encompasses a wide range of environmental, social, scientific and medical issues. Subjects such as global warming, GM crops and the recent advances in genetics and cloning affect all areas of society. Scientists in all fields are frequently reminded of their own responsibilities, not just within their own profession but also to society.

International experts provide in-depth discussion of these subjects with a clear understanding of the science involved, and explore different approaches and opinions which consider the implications of these issues on science and society. Bioethics for Scientists will show you how to think about the issues without trying to tell you what to think. Where relevant, case studies are included to support these discussions.

This book includes chapters on:

• environmental ethics
• use of natural resources
• experimental use of animals
• crop biotechnology and GM foods
• patenting life
• human reproduction and technology
• human genetics and genetic enhancement - cloning of humans and animals
• euthanasia and related issues

Written in a very readable style, Bioethics for Scientists is essential reading for students and researchers in biotechnology, life, environmental and other sciences, plus anyone who wishes to improve their understanding of this complex and fascinating area.

'[This book] specialises in the public understanding and attitudes towards biotechnology and the social and ethical implications of the new genetics?' Dr J R Downie, Division of Environmental & Evolutionary Biology, University of Glasgow, UK

'Unique emphasis on the environmental, agricultural and animal science contents' Dr Sana Loue, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, CWRU School of Medicine, Ohio, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0471495328
• ISBN 13: 9780471495321
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 376
• Editor: Bryant John A., Baggott La Velle Linda, Searle John F.