Ethical issues & debates
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Ethical issues & debates
Paperback. It will engage bioethicists and philosophers as well as inform policy and law regarding issues at the beginning and end of life. Editor(s): Lizza, John P. Num Pages: 600 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; MBDC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893377
- ISBN
- 9780801893377
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Condition: New
€ 47.68
€ 47.68
Paperback. This text traces the history of contraception and abortifacients from ancient Egypt to the 17th century, and discusses the scientific merit of the ancient remedies and why this knowledge about fertility control was gradually lost over the course of the Middle Ages. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 tables, 6 halftones, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFMA; JHBD; MBNH4; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674168763
- ISBN
- 9780674168763
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.32
€ 37.99
€ 32.32
Paperback. This text examines from various philosophical perspectives the different reasons for adopting a vegetarian diet, ranging from animal interests and rights to global ecology and world hunger. It includes a chapter responding to common objections to vegetarianism. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ; JFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 12. Weight in Grams: 304.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681389
- ISBN
- 9780847681389
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.27
€ 29.99
€ 24.27
Paperback. An examination of censorship and suppression of Indonesian writers. Works include fiction, poetry, journalism, interviews and courtroom testimony. An overview essay discusses the state of censorship in Indonesia and the role of censorship in a democratic society. Editor(s): McGlynn, John H.; Stewart, Frank. Series: Manoa S.: Pacific Journal of International Writing. Num Pages: 230 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 2PGNA; DQ; DSBH; JFMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824823214
- ISBN
- 9780824823214
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.36
€ 20.99
€ 19.36
Hardcover. Much like past arguments about stem-cell research, the coming debate over these reproductive genetic technologies (RGTs) will be political and, for many people, religious. In order to understand how the debate will play out in the US, the author conducted a study of the claims made about RGTs by religious people from across the political spectrum. Num Pages: 280 pages, 3 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: HR; JFMA; JFMG; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226222653
- ISBN
- 9780226222653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.23€ 53.33
€ 63.23
€ 53.33
Paperback. Technology evolves at a dazzling speed, particularly in the field of genetic engineering. But the public has not had much to say about the advancements in human genetics. This text asks why and explores the social forces that have led to the thinning out of public debate over genetic engineering. Series: Morality and Society Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JFM; PSAD; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226222622
- ISBN
- 9780226222622
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 32.85
€ 42.99
€ 32.85
Hardcover. Examines the challenges of social, moral, and legal responsibility faced by scientists. Focusing on moral responsibility, this work argues that scientists have a responsibility not to do work that has harmful outcomes and that they are encouraged to do work that prevents harm. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFMG; PDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822943495
- ISBN
- 9780822943495
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.12
€ 46.99
€ 39.12
Hardcover. With examples ranging from ancient arms to modern innovations such as pilotless drones, this study of the neglected topic of weapons research deploys applied ethics and moral philosophy to argue that its injurious intent renders it morally unjustifiable. Series: Research Ethics Forum. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFMG; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 29. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757356
- ISBN
- 9789400757356
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Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Paperback. Five philosophical essays debate the difference between infanticide and abortion, the mother's right to choose abortion, and the existence of the fetus as a person. Bibliogs. Editor(s): Cohen, M; Nagel, Thomas; Scanlon, Thomas F. Series: Philosophy & Public Affairs Readers. Num Pages: 127 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 9. Weight in Grams: 142.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691019796
- ISBN
- 9780691019796
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.99
€ 36.99
€ 26.99
Should pharmacists have the right to deny women access to birth control because it violates their consciences and personal beliefs? Should schools be allowed to teach about masturbation and appropriate condom usage? This book examines these timely issues, and many more, from multiple points of view. Num Pages: 144 pages, full-colour photographs, elements of the argument, resources, sidebars, index. BIC Classification: JFMA. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604135039
- ISBN
- 9781604135039
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.66
€ 45.99
€ 38.66
Paperback. A personal journey into the issues surrounding assisted suicide that covers the widest range of topics and positions on the subject. This work provides both a fresh take on this important topic and the framework for intelligent participation in the discussion. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFME; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 349.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472069965
- ISBN
- 9780472069965
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.41
€ 30.99
€ 26.41
Hardcover. Series: Studies in Social Medicine. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 825.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781469621180
- ISBN
- 9781469621180
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Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.75
€ 51.99
€ 43.75
Hardback. Series: Columbia Journalism Review Books. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JFMD; KNT; LNJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231160643
- ISBN
- 9780231160643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.90
€ 29.99
€ 21.90
Hardback. Demonstrates the importance of understanding what closure really is before naively asserting it can or has been reached. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFMC; JHBZ; JKVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814796108
- ISBN
- 9780814796108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.17
€ 86.17
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552664155
- ISBN
- 9781552664155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.35
€ 26.99
€ 23.35
Hardback. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- St Martin's Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312220730
- ISBN
- 9780312220730
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.55
€ 122.55
Paperback. What does it mean to re-conceptualize pornography as a material practice rather than as speech? Sidestepping the legal debates over their civil ordinance, and drawing on phenomenology of the lived body, Mason-Grant returns to the innovative core of the Dworkin- MacKinnon critique of mainstream pornography. Series: Feminist Constructions. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742512238
- ISBN
- 9780742512238
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.35
€ 63.35
Hardback. What does it mean to re-conceptualize pornography as a material practice rather than as speech? Sidestepping the legal debates over their civil ordinance, and drawing on phenomenology of the lived body, Mason-Grant returns to the innovative core of the Dworkin- MacKinnon critique of mainstream pornography. Series: Feminist Constructions. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742512221
- ISBN
- 9780742512221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.54
€ 165.54
Paperback. The concept of obscenity is an ancient one. But as Joan de Jean suggests, its modern form, the same that today's politicians decry, was invented in seventeenth century France. This work also casts a fresh light on the mythical link between sexual impropriety and all things French. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DSB; JFC; JFMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226141411
- ISBN
- 9780226141411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.31
€ 36.99
€ 29.31
Paperback. 'Regulating sex for sale' provides a detailed analysis and critical reflection on the processes, assumptions and contradictions shaping the UK's emerging prostitution policy. It examines the total package of reforms and proposals that have been introduced in this area since May 2000. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFMX; JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847421050
- ISBN
- 9781847421050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.82
€ 37.99
€ 36.82