Handbook of Global Bioethics [electronic resource] / edited by Henk A.M.J. ten Have, Bert Gordijn.
By: ten Have, Henk A.M.J [editor.].
Contributor(s): Gordijn, Bert [editor.] | SpringerLink (Online service).
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BookPublisher: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2014Description: XXIV, 1685 p. 54 illus., 49 illus. in color. eReference. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9789400725126.Subject(s): Philosophy (General) | Ethics | medicine -- Philosophy | Medical ethics | Philosophy | Ethics | Theory of Medicine/Bioethics | Philosophy of MedicineDDC classification: 170 Online resources: Click here to access online Section 1: Introduction -- Section 2: Principles of Global Bioethics -- Section 3: Cultural Perspectives -- Section 4: Religious Perspectives -- Section 5: Specific Issues from a Global Perspective -- Section 6: Future Perspectives -- Section 7: Countries.
As the first of its kind, this handbook presents state-of-the-art information and analysis concerning the state of affairs in bioethics in around 40 countries. The country reports point out the most important discussions as well as the emerging topics in the field. Readers can orientate themselves quickly with regard to the various relevant issues, institutional structures and expertise available in these countries. The authorship of this reference work is truly global as it involves contributions from the best authors with innate knowledge of the bioethics situation in these countries.
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