Bryant, J. A.,

Introduction to bioethics / by John Bryant and Linda la Velle. - Second edition. - USA: Wiley-Blackwell 2019. - pages cm

"John Bryant, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK; Linda la Velle, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Preface Setting the scene 1 Science and Society 2 Ethics and Bioethics Biomedical science and medical technology 3 Life Before Birth I The New Reproductive Technologies 4 Life Before Birth II Embryos, Foetuses and Associated Issues 5 Cloning and Stem Cells 6 Human Genes and Genomes 7 Transhumanism 8 Decisions at the End of Life -When May I Die and When am I Dead? Biotechnology Chapter Nine GM and Synthetic Biology Chapter Ten Genetic Modification of Plants 11 Genes: Some Wider Issues 12 Biofuels Humans and the Biosphere 13 Humans and Non-human animals 14 The Environmental Crisis 15 Planet and Population Glossary.

"Provides comprehensive, yet concise coverage of the broad field of bioethics, dealing with the scientific, medical, social, religious, political and international concerns"--

9781118719619 (hardback) 9781118719596 (paper)


Bioethics.
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General.

570.7 BRY