Bioethics: Who Lives, Who Dies, And Who Decides? (Issues in Focus Today)

Altman, Linda Jacobs

ISBN 10: 0766025462 ISBN 13: 9780766025462

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc, 2006

Looks at some of the moral questions that have arisen with the scientific breakthroughs of the last century, examining different sides of various topics, including assisted reproduction and abortion, allocation of medical resources, and end-of-life issues.

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This title in the Issues in Focus Today series provides an overview of the big moral issues brought about by breakthroughs in biotechnology. Altman is fair to all sides, whether the passionate argument is about abortion, the cloning of animals, assisted suicide, artificial life support, or organ transplants. Readers will recognize the real-world cases discussed, such as those involving Terri Schiavo and Christopher Reeve. The readable style and clear, abundantly illustrated design will stimulate debate, and detailed chapter notes will help students find out more. Hazel Rochman
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