{"product_id":"introduction-to-bioethics-paperback","title":"Introduction to Bioethics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn A. Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda Baggott La Velle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides comprehensive, yet concise coverage of the broad field of bioethics, dealing with the scientific, medical, social, religious, political and international concerns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers complete information about all aspects of bioethics and its role in our world. It tackles the concerns of bioethicists, dealing with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy. The book introduces the various modes of ethical thinking and then helps the reader to apply that thinking to issues relating to the environment, to plants and animals, and to humans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in an accessible manner, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Bioethics, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on key issues directly relevant to those studying courses ranging from medicine through to biology and agriculture. Ethical analysis is threaded throughout each chapter and supplementary examples are included to stimulate further thought. In addition there are numerous mini-case studies to aid understanding, together with key references and further reading. Topics covered include genetic modification; GM crops, human genetics and genomics; cloning and stem cells; assisted reproduction; end of life issues; human enhancement; transhumanism and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA concise introduction covering the whole field of bioethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEthical analysis included throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMini case-studies in each chapter place ethics into specific contexts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes exercises and commentary to further clarify ethical discussions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow fully revised, updated and re-ordered, with new chapters on Biofuels and on Synthetic Biology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Bioethics, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is primarily aimed at undergraduate students taking courses in biomedical sciences, biological sciences, and medicine. It will also be useful to anyone with an interested in the ethics of biological and biomedical science, including science journalists and reporters, who want to inform themselves about current developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eProvides comprehensive, yet concise coverage of the broad field of bioethics, dealing with the scientific, medical, social, religious, political and international concerns\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book offers complete information about all aspects of bioethics and its role in our world. It tackles the concerns of bioethicists, dealing with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy. The book introduces the various modes of ethical thinking and then helps the reader to apply that thinking to issues relating to the environment, to plants and animals, and to humans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written in an accessible manner, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Bioethics, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on key issues directly relevant to those studying courses ranging from medicine through to biology and agriculture. Ethical analysis is threaded throughout each chapter and supplementary examples are included to stimulate further thought. In addition there are numerous mini-case studies to aid understanding, together with key references and further reading. Topics covered include genetic modification; GM crops, human genetics and genomics; cloning and stem cells; assisted reproduction; end of life issues; human enhancement; transhumanism and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA concise introduction covering the whole field of bioethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEthical analysis included throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMini case-studies in each chapter place ethics into specific contexts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes exercises and commentary to further clarify ethical discussions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow fully revised, updated and re-ordered, with new chapters on Biofuels and on Synthetic Biology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Bioethics, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is primarily aimed at undergraduate students taking courses in biomedical sciences, biological sciences, and medicine. It will also be useful to anyone with an interest in the ethics of biological and biomedical science, including science journalists and reporters, who want to inform themselves about current developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn A. Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda la Velle\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Biology in Education, Institute of Education, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK, and Visiting Professor of Education, Bath Spa University, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.5 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127746039943,"sku":"9781118719596","price":109.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/1df1b9e581761d22eb8c43f39d5a247d.webp?v=1732590346","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/introduction-to-bioethics-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}