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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
A life-centered approach to bioethics A life-centered approach to bioethics Lawrence E. Johnson "This book applies a discussion of the nature of human life to resolving bioethical issues"-- "This book approaches bioethics on the basis of a conception of life and what is needed for the affirmat… OL15473605W
Ethics and animals Ethics and animals Lori Gruen "In this fresh and comprehensive introduction to animal ethics, Lori Gruen weaves together poignant and provocative case studies with discussions of ethical theory, urging readers to engage criticall… OL15521914W
Biomedical ethics Biomedical ethics O'Neill, Terry Presents opposing viewpoints on biomedical ethics issues such as genetic engineering, organ transplants, medical use of fetal tissue, and reproductive technology. OL15846848W
Bioethics in perspective Bioethics in perspective Scott Mann v, 287 p. ; 25 cm OL15890124W
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
Bioethical issues, sociological perspectives Bioethical issues, sociological perspectives Barbara Katz Rothman,Rebecca Tiger xiv, 347 pages : 24 cm OL16949862W
The patient as victim and vector The patient as victim and vector M. Pabst Battin Bioethics emerged at a time when infectious diseases were not a major concern. Thus bioethics never had to develop a normative framework sensitive to situations of disease transmission. The Patient a… OL18350811W
Brave New Worlds Brave New Worlds Bryan Appleyard During the decades after World War II, two powerfully disturbing novels captured the imagination of those of us who were apprehensive about the human future: George Orwell's ''Nineteen Eighty-four'' … OL1840254W
Bioethics and the human goods Bioethics and the human goods Alfonso Gómez-Lobo In this concise and accessible introductory text, Gómez-Lobo and Keown introduce a "human goods" approach to bioethics as an alternative to the dominant principle-based method in the field (best illu… OL20020268W
Bioética Bioética Pablo de Lora,María Gascón A partir de la defensa de una «bioética de mínimos» que se articula en torno a los clásicos principios de autonomía individual, beneficencia, no maleficencia y justicia en el reparto de beneficios y … OL20395253W
Cloning and genetic engineering Cloning and genetic engineering Nicola Barber Examining major global debates, this series explains the facts behind issues and describes the views of the protagonists on both sides. Ethical debates surrounding hard-hitting topics are vital for a… OL21182316W
Ecologists and ethical judgements Ecologists and ethical judgements N. S. Cooper An analysis of the ethical implications of applied ecological science. OL24197551W
Using Terri Using Terri Jon Eisenberg The Terri Schiavo case was a key battle in a larger political struggle over abortion, stem-cell research, physician-assisted suicide, gay rights, and the appointment of federal judges. The religious … OL276673W
Clone Clone Gina Kolata "Award-winning scientific journalist Gina Kolata ... reveals the story behind Dolly--reaching back to our earliest attempts to clone, uncovering the startling, largely unreported events that led to D… OL278589W
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
From Nicaea to Chalcedon From Nicaea to Chalcedon Frances M. Young In this volume, a world-renowned scholar of early Christianity updates and expands her survey of the writers and writings of the golden age of Greek patristic theology. --from publisher description OL3280679W
The Prayer of Faith The Prayer of Faith Leonard Boase This is one of the most accessible books on prayer I have ever read. Even now I have finished it I still don't know exactly why that is except perhaps the humility and holiness of the author. Cert… OL5472671W
Bioethics in America Bioethics in America M. L. Tina Stevens "In Bioethics in America, Tina Stevens challenges the view that the origins of the bioethics movement can be found in the 1960s, a decade mounting challenges to all variety of authority. Instead, Ste… OL8396601W
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