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Bioethics for Scientists Bioethics for Scientists Professor John Bryant 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 medic… OL15181236W
Genomics and bioethics Genomics and bioethics Soraj Hongladarom "This book focuses on ethical, social, cultural, and legal implications of genetics, genomics and genetic databanking as they relate to concrete cultural and historical traditions"--Provided by publi… OL15602605W
The human body on trial The human body on trial Lynne Curry "The question of an individual's rights to bodily autonomy versus the state's power to regulate and control the bodies of its citizens is a difficult question indeed, and more important than it seems… OL156095W
Scientific and philosophical perspectives in neuroethics Scientific and philosophical perspectives in neuroethics James J. Giordano "While neuroscience has provided insights into the structure and function of nervous systems, hard questions remain about the nature of consciousness, mind, and self. Perhaps the most difficult quest… OL15611935W
Catholic bioethics for a new millennium Catholic bioethics for a new millennium Anthony Fisher "Can the Hippocratic and Judeo-Christian traditions be synthesized with contemporary thought about practical reason, virtue and community to provide real-life answers to the dilemmas of healthcare to… OL16015196W
Who lives, who dies, who decides? Who lives, who dies, who decides? Sheldon Ekland-Olson "Issues of life and death such as abortion, assisted suicide, capital punishment, and others are among the most contentious in many societies. Whose rights are protected? How do these rights and prot… OL16176416W
Challenges and opportunities in using residual newborn screening samples for translational research Challenges and opportunities in using residual newborn screening samples for translational research Steve Olson,Adam C. Berger "Newborn screening samples are used to test more than 4 million infants each year for life-threatening diseases that are treatable if found at birth. These specimens also represent a potentially inva… OL16449933W
Law and bioethics / edited by Michael Freeman Law and bioethics / edited by Michael Freeman Michael D. A. Freeman Containing a broad range of essays by scholars interested in the interactions between law and bioethics, this title includes studies examining the regulation of stem cell research, human rights and b… OL18625537W
Bioethics at the movies Bioethics at the movies Sandra Shapshay Bioethics explores the ways in which popular films engage basic bioethical concepts and concerns. Twenty-one philosophically grounded essays use cinematic tools such as character and plot development… OL18652454W
Ethics and infectious disease Ethics and infectious disease M. Pabst Battin,Michael J. Selgelid This seminal collection on the ethical issues associated with infectious disease is the first book to correct bioethics' glaring neglect of this subject. OL18766434W
Current controversies in the biological sciences Current controversies in the biological sciences Jon F. Merz,Karen F. Greif This study examines the ways in which scientific studies inform decisions of the federal government. The case studies consist of issues in biology, the environment, and the biosciences showing the i… OL19666225W
Babies of technology Babies of technology Mary Ann Mason Millions of children have been born in the United States with the help of cutting-edge reproductive technologies, much to the delight of their parents. But alarmingly, scarce attention has been paid … OL19666943W
Galileo's middle finger Galileo's middle finger Alice Domurat Dreger "An investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo's Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger's experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades… OL19996771W
Genomic messages Genomic messages George J. Annas "Ready or not, medical practice is changing. Advances in the field of genomics--the study of how our DNA is constructed and functions--have made it easier for physicians to diagnose, treat, and even … OL20008078W
Taking Sides Taking Sides Gregory E. Kaebnick This series presents current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with Learning… OL21106001W
Biotechnology and cloning Biotechnology and cloning Lisa Firth Recent advances in science have provoked debate about where cloning will take us. This book considers the social and ethical considerations of cloning, including whether cloning humans is acceptable,… OL24251113W
Bébés illimités Bébés illimités Dominique Forget Il est grand, le désir d'enfants. Mais jusqu'où sommes-nous prêts à aller individuellement et collectivement, pour assouvir ce désir irrépressible? Fécondation in vitro, congélation d'embryons, sélec… OL27958591W
Human Identity and Bioethics Human Identity and Bioethics David DeGrazia When philosophers address personal identity, they usually explore numerical identity: what are the criteria for a person's continuing existence? When non-philosophers address personal identity, they … OL2976427W
Human dignity in bioethics and biolaw Human dignity in bioethics and biolaw Deryck Beyleveld ix, 288 pages ; 24 cm OL4613488W
Islamic biomedical ethics Islamic biomedical ethics Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina From the Publisher : Biomedical ethics is a burgeoning academic field with complex and far-reaching consequences. Whereas in Western secular bioethics this subject falls within larger ethical theorie… OL4979737W
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