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

by Vincent E. Barry

Book Overview

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?" The...

• 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"