Shannon, Thomas A.  1940-, <br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>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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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780809146239 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2009011699 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>101499395  DNLM 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Medical ethics.<br/>Bioethics.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>R724 R724.K76.I587 2009