Legal Perspectives in Bioethics Contributor(s): Iltis, Ana S. (Editor), Johnson, Sandra H. (Editor), Hinze, Barbara A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415607515 ISBN-13: 9780415607513 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Philosophy | Methodology - Business & Economics | Business Ethics |
Dewey: 174.957 |
Series: Routledge Annals of Bioethics |
Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.97 lbs) 312 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Issues in bioethics often turn, at least in part, on the law and regulatory requirements. Consisting of chapters that address particular bioethics topics from the law's perspective, this fascinating book includes:
Covering traditional topics in bioethics, such as determinations of death and health care decisions for vulnerable groups, this study also explores emerging areas such as conflicts of interest in research, genetics, and privacy and confidentiality in the electronic age. Incisive and thought-provoking, this volume provides readers with a rich context for understanding the intersection between the law on bioethics and the central issues in bioethics. |