Bioethics: An Introduction to the History, Methods, and Practice (Jones and Bartlett Series in Philosophy) - Softcover

Jecker, Nancy S.

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9780763702281: Bioethics: An Introduction to the History, Methods, and Practice (Jones and Bartlett Series in Philosophy)

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ISBN 10: 0763702285 ISBN 13: 9780763702281

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 1997

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Bioethics: An Introduction to the History, Methods, and Practice, Third Edition provides readers with a modern and diverse look at bioethics while also looking back at early bioethics cases that set ethical standards in healthcare. It is well suited for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who plan to pursue careers in nursing, allied health, or medicine, as well as professionals seeking a comprehensive reference in the field. The authors retain the unique three-pronged approach, discussing the history, the methods, and the practice of bioethics. This approach provides students with a breadth of information, focusing on all sides of the issue, which will allow them to think critically about current bioethical topics. The third edition is updated throughout with new information and cases including, the latest on genetics and reproductive technology, physician-assisted suicide, as well as numerous new cases.

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Lawrence J. Schneiderman, M.D., is a professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego. Nancy S. Jecker, Ph.D., is associate professor in the Department of Medical History and Ethics, the Department of Philosophy, and the School of Law at the University of Washington, Seattle.

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