An introduction to bioethics /

Shannon, Thomas A. 1940-,

An introduction to bioethics / [print] Thomas A. Shannon and Nicholas J. Kockler. - forth edition., rev. and updatedition. - New York : Paulist Press, (c)2009. - 312 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction : what is bioethics? -- Technology, nature, and responsibility -- Ethical issues and theories -- Common terms used in bioethics -- Abortion -- Reproductive technologies -- Early diagnosis of genetic anomalies -- Definitions of death -- Forgoing and withdrawing treatment -- Euthanasia -- Physician-assisted suicide -- Genetic engineering : nonhuman organisms -- Genetic engineering : human beings -- Cell-based biotechnologies -- Organ and tissue transplantation -- Research on human subjects -- A whole earth ethic.



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2009011699

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Medical ethics.
Bioethics.

R724 R724.K76.I587 2009