| Islamic Bioethics: Problems and Perspectives 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Atighetchi, Dariusch (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402096151 ISBN-13: 9781402096150 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: This book presents a critical analysis of the debate at the religious, legal and political level sparked off by the introduction of new biomedical technologies (cloning, genetics, organ transplants, IVF, etc.) in Muslim countries. It compares the positions of "classic" Muslim law and contemporary religious authorities; laws in Muslim countries; the attitudes and concrete behaviour of populations, families and individuals, as well as the regulations of medical associations, bioethics committees etc.. The result is a mosaic of positions which are often different (including from the point of view of ethics) but all in pursuit of legitimisation according to the Koran and the Sharia (TM)a. The work has an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on law, sociology, anthropology, politics and the history of science. For this reason it will be of interest to scholars and operators in a wide variety of disciplines and fields.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Ethics - Medical | Ethics - Law | International |
| Dewey: 174.957 |
| LCCN: 2008941017 |
| Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.21 lbs) 378 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book presents a critical analysis of the debate in Muslim countries at the religious, legal and political level, sparked by the introduction of new biomedical technologies such as cloning, genetics, organ transplants and in vitro fertilisation. The book draws on law, sociology, anthropology, politics and the history of science. For this reason it will be of interest to scholars and operators in a wide variety of disciplines and fields. |