Bioethics: Intro to History

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

Book Overview

This book is one of the only texts to cover the history, methodology, and practice of bioethics. Compiling articles from well-established bioethical thinkers, Jecker et al. have created an edited volume unique in its scope of topics addressed. Bioethics will find use for both graduate students and professional students in law, medicine, nursing or other health-related fields who will face bioethical issues in future careers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763702285
• ISBN13: 9780763702281
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"

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