Campbell, Alastair V.
Bioethics: The Basics (The Basics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415790314
- author:
- Campbell, Alastair V.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.27 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bioethics: The Basics provides an introduction to the foundational principles and theories in medical and biological ethics. It explores the most controversial issues facing us today, including abortion, euthanasia, animal research, healthcare ethics, and public policy. The book covers topics such as the nature of the practitioner-patient relationship, global health, and emerging areas like '3 parents', enhancement, incidental findings, and nudge approaches in healthcare. This revised second edition offers a concise and authoritative introduction to bioethics for anyone interested in the subject. A thorough and readable exploration of medical and biological ethics, Bioethics: The Basics is an ideal resource for those looking to understand the principles and issues at the heart of this complex field.