Contemporary Readings in Biomedical Ethics

By Walter Glannon

This anthology of 42 readings is most appropriate for the introductory biomedical ethics course. The book begins with the author's thorough introduction to the history and theories of biomedical ethics. The readings that follow are organized by the most important topics in the field, including the patient-physician relationship, reproductive rights, and technologies, genetics, and death and dying. The text is logically arranged and provides a superb, current introduction to the biomedical ethics field.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0155075446
• ISBN13: 9780155075443
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.6" x 9.1"