Ethical Issues in Death and Dying (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Beauchamp, Tom L.; Veatch Ph.D., Robert M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132827328 ISBN 13: 9780132827324

Publisher: Pearson, 1995

Synopsis

This anthology of major classical and contemporary views on key ethical aspects of death and dying is the only philosophically sophisticated, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date introduction to the subject available. Pairs pro and con arguments to give a balanced perspective. Covers a range of topics that reflect the latest developments at the frontier of the field. Provides clearly and carefully written section introductions that define the issues to be discussed. Introduces each selection with a brief editorial essay. Features up-to-date and solid analyses of all issues. Offers an excellent introduction to ethical theory.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This anthology of major classical and contemporary views on key ethical aspects of death and dying is the only philosophically sophisticated, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date introduction to the subject available.

From the Back Cover:

Since the first edition of 'Ethical issues in Death and Dying was published in 1978, enormous changes have transpired in the field of biomedical ethics. To give readers a more complete picture of historical developments and current thought.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0132827328
• ISBN 13: 9780132827324
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 472