Bioethics

The new edition of the classiccollectionofkeyreadings in bioethics, fullyupdated to reflect the latest developmentsandmain issues inthe field For more than two decades, Bioethics: An Anthology has been widely regarded as the definitive single-volume compendium of seminal readings on both traditional and cutting-edge ethical issues in biology and medicine. Acclaimed for its scope and depth of coverage, this landmark work brings together compelling writings by internationally-renowned bioethicist to help readers develop a thorough understanding of the central ideas, critical issues, and current debate in the field. Now fully revised and updated,thefourth editioncontains a wealth of newcontentonethical questionsand controversies related tothe COVID-19 pandemic,advances inCRISPRgene editing technology, physician-assisted death,public health and vaccinations,transgender children,medical aid in dying,the morality of ending the lives of newborns,and much more.Throughout the new edition, carefully selected essays explore awide range of topicsandofferdiverse perspectivesthatunderscoretheinterdisciplinary nature of bioethical study.Edited bytwoof thefield'smost respectedscholars,Bioethics: An Anthology: Covers an unparalleled range ofthematically-organizedtopics in a single volume Discussesrecent high-profile cases, debates, and ethical issues Features three brand-new sections: Conscientious Objection,Academic Freedom and Research, andDisability Contains new essays on topics such asbrain death, life and death decisions forthecritically ill,experiments on humans and animals, neuroethics, and the use of drugs to ease the pain of unrequited love Includes a detailed index that allows the reader to easily find terms and topics of interest Bioethics: An Anthology, Fourth Editionremainsamust-haveresource forallstudents, lecturers, and researchers studying the ethical implications of the health-related life sciences, and an invaluable reference fordoctors, nurses,and other professionalsworking in health care and the biomedical sciences.