Ford, Norman M.
The Prenatal Person: Ethics from Conception to Birth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631234920
- author:
- Ford, Norman M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 154mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Practical & applied ethics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Prenatal Person Ethics from Conception to Birth by Norman M. Ford explores the complex ethical questions surrounding new reproductive technologies. This thought-provoking book tackles issues such as human embryo and embryonic cell stem research, infertility treatment, and prenatal screening and diagnosis. Ford takes a balanced approach, acknowledging his Catholic faith while exploring the options provided by advancing biological science. The author provides relevant medical and scientific facts to help readers understand these complex topics. Suitable for students of theology, philosophy, and health studies, as well as lay readers, this book offers a clear and informative guide to the ethical dilemmas posed by modern reproductive technologies. By examining different metaphysical frameworks, Ford sheds light on how people approach these issues. This insightful book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the latest developments in prenatal ethics.
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