Cengage Advantage Books: Bioethics in a Cultural Context: Philosophy, Religion, History, Politics

by Vincent E. Barry

BIOETHICS IN A CULTURAL CONTEXT--PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, HISTORY, POLITICS presents a unique, philosophical approach to modern bioethics. Rather than simply setting up debates about contemporary issues, this book recognizes that many of today�s bioethical controversies are tied to profound underlying questions fundamental as: "When does life begin and end?" "What is a human being or person?" "What is life's purpose?" "What is the ideal society?"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0495814083
• ISBN13: 9780495814085
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.0"