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Bioethics An Introduction

Authors

Marianne Talbot
, University of Oxford
Published 2012

Description

Providing readers with the confidence needed to debate key issues in bioethics, this introductory text clearly explains bioethical theories and their philosophical foundations. Over 250 activities introduce topics for personal reflection, and discussion points encourage students to think for themselves and build their own arguments. Highlighting the potential pitfalls for those new to bioethics, each chapter features boxes providing factual information and outlining the philosophical background, along with detailed case studies that offer an insight into real-life examples of bioethical…

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Key features

  • Explains bioethical issues and their philosophical foundations to science students, providing them with the framework needed to confidently take part in current ethical debates around biotechnology
  • Over 200 activities within and at the end of chapters provide topics for personal reflection, paired and group discussions, quizzes and essay questions
  • Online resources include author podcasts explaining key philosophical concepts, distinctions, ideas and arguments, plus extra practice questions, links to websites and topical newspaper articles

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139047234
  • Subjects Bioethics,Health and Medicine,Life Sciences,Medical Law, Ethics and forensic Medicine
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 09 July 2012
    • ISBN: 9780521714594
    • Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
    • Weight: 1.01kg
    • Contains: 54 b/w illus. 1 table 233 exercises
    • Page extent: 476 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 29 June 2012
    • ISBN: 9780521888332
    • Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
    • Weight: 1.18kg
    • Contains: 54 b/w illus. 1 table 233 exercises
    • Page extent: 478 pages
    • Availability: Available, despatch within 1-2 weeks
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 05 June 2012
    • ISBN: 9781139047234

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