Bioethics: An Introduction to the History, Methods, and Practice

By Robert A. Pearlman, Albert R. Jonsen, Nancy S. Jecker

Book Overview

This book is Print On Demand. Orders take 4-6 weeks to fulfill.Bioethics: An Introduction to the History, Methods, and Practice, Third Edition provides readers with a modern and diverse look at bioethics while also looking back at early bioethics cases that set ethical standards in healthcare. It is well suited for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who plan to pursue careers in nursing, allied health, or medicine, as well as professionals seeking a comprehensive reference in the field. The authors retain the unique three-pronged approach, discussing the history, the methods, and the practice of bioethics. This approach provides students with a breadth of information, focusing on all sides of the issue, which will allow them to think critically about current bioethical topics. The third edition is updated throughout with new information and cases including, the latest on genetics and reproductive technology, physician-assisted suicide, as well as numerous new cases. Several new articles delve into cultural issues, global health topics, and other recent empirical contributions to bioethics.Only text of its kind to provide a solid introduction to ethics from three distinct perspectivesDiscusses the history of bioethics, explaining its emergence as a discipline and discourseLooks carefully at ethical reasoning and the justification of moreal beliefsEarly material prepares students to turn a critical eye to the topics of bioethics, including ethical issues that arise at the beginning and end of life Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who plan to pursue careers in nursing, allied health, or medicine, as well as professionals seeking a comprehensive reference in the field. (c) 2012 630 pages

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763785520
• ISBN13: 9780763785529
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Length: 630 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Better than most introductions! Not superficial!

The 2nd edition is an excellent introduction to the field of bioethics, which avoids the simplicity that many introductions show. It covers the history of the field, methods of ethics case analysis, cultural assumptions, and much more. I recommend this for advanced undergraduates, graduate/professional students, and the educated layperson who is interested in bioethical issues. The book functions well as a stand alone text for classes.

A good medico-ethical synopsis

Other than the typo I found, a good read