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Reproductive Technologies
Thomas A. . Ed(S): Shannon
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Description for Reproductive Technologies
Hardback. As part of the Readings in Bioethics series, this volume collects critical essays by leading scholars on reproductive technologies, abortion, in vitro fertilization, prenatal diagnosis, and cloning. Editor(s): Shannon, Thomas A. Series: Readings in Bioethics. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCV; MFKC; MJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Over a decade ago the field of bioethics was established in response to the increased control over the design of living organisms afforded by both medical genetics and biotechnology. Since its introduction, bioethics has become established as an academic discipline with journals and professional societies, is covered regularly in the media, and affects people everyday around the globe. In response to the increasing need for information about medical genetics and biotechnology as well as the ethical issues these fields raise, Sheed & Ward proudly presents the Readings in Bioethics Series. Edited by Thomas A. Shannon, the series provides ... Read more
Over a decade ago the field of bioethics was established in response to the increased control over the design of living organisms afforded by both medical genetics and biotechnology. Since its introduction, bioethics has become established as an academic discipline with journals and professional societies, is covered regularly in the media, and affects people everyday around the globe. In response to the increasing need for information about medical genetics and biotechnology as well as the ethical issues these fields raise, Sheed & Ward proudly presents the Readings in Bioethics Series. Edited by Thomas A. Shannon, the series provides ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Readings in Bioethics
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Kansas City, United States
ISBN
9780742531505
SKU
V9780742531505
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About Thomas A. . Ed(S): Shannon
Thomas A. Shannon is professor of religion and social ethics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is the author of many articles and books in Catholic social thought, bioethics, and genetics. He is co-author with Thomas Massaro of Catholic Perspectives on Peace and War, with James Walter of The New Genetic Medicine, and is the editor of a series of readers ... Read more
Reviews for Reproductive Technologies
With this book, Shannon has amassed a collection of particularly well-chosen articles on current ethical issues in reproductive technology. This is a welcome addition for those of us who teach bioethics, whether at the undergraduate or graduate levels. Beyond classroom use, it will serve as an indispensable reference collection for bioethicists and others working in the field.
Suzanne Holland, ... Read more
Suzanne Holland, ... Read more