Bibliograph

The main issues in bioethics, Andrew C. Varga

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The main issues in bioethics, Andrew C. Varga

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-217) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The main issues in bioethics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

7133023

Responsibility statement

Andrew C. Varga

Summary

Offers a systematic approach to the major questions of bioethics. Surveys and discusses these issues in a concise and consistent way, providing a comprehensive overview of the pertinent scientific background and date for each issue discussed

Table Of Contents

Moral principles and the life sciences -- Population and moral responsibility -- Abortion -- Eugenics and the quality of life -- In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer -- Anomalous forms of procreation -- Gene-splicing, genetic engineering -- Human experimentation -- Psychosurgery and behavior control -- Drugs and behavior control -- Organ transplantation -- Artificial organs -- Sex preselection and sex change -- Life and death -- Appendix I. The Nuremberg Code -- Appendix II. Declaration of Helsinki -- Appendix III. AMA Ethical Guidelines for Clinical Investigation

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