Book description
In this book:
Donna Dickenson - Winner of the International Spinoza Lens Award
Should we do what ever science lets us
do?Bioethics: All That Matters, new developments in
biotechnology like genetics, stem cell research and artificial
reproduction arouse both our greatest hopes and our greatest fears.
Many people invest the new biotechnology with all the aspirations and
faith once accorded to religious salvation. But does everyone benefit
equally from scientific progress? Commercialised modern biomedicine
runs the risk of exploiting vulnerable groups, from Indian 'surrogate'
mothers to professional guinea pigs in drug research.
Professor Dickenson argues that although we've entered new
scientific territory, there's no need to jettison our existing moral
sense. By discussing a range of real-life cases, she equips readers to
make up their own minds on these important and controversial
questions. Good science and good ethics needn't be contradictory. This
enhanced ebook edition also contains videos with the author for added
insight into the topics discussed.
This accessible and concise book will appeal to both students
and general readers, giving a fascinating introduction to a wide range
of perspectives on Bioethics.
"an ideal introductory guide to topics such as stem cell
technology, reproductive tourism, patent law and cognitive enhancement."
John Illman, Healthwatch
The All That Matters series:
All That Matters books:
All books in the All That Matters series are
written by world experts in their subject field. These experts work
to distil a topic and get right to its heart, making the book
accessible for both students and general readers. Each compelling
book contains new and interesting perspectives and tells stories
that matter.
The Author:
Donna Dickenson is Professor of Medical
Ethics and Humanities at the University of London. Prior to that she
has researched and taught at the Universities of Yale and Oxford.
Donna won the International Spinoza Lens Award for
her
campaigning work in the field of bioethics. She also co-wrote the
widely used Cambridge Medical Ethics Workbook.
Keep up with Donna Dickenson on her
website: www. donnadickenson. net
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Other books in the All That Matters series:
All That Matters - Interesting introductions to important issues
Books on the following subjects are available from the All
That Matters series: Muhammad, God, Water, Political Philosophy,
Sustainability, Philosophy, Intelligence, Love, Russian Revolution,
War, and Creativity. To find out more visit: www. allthatmattersbooks. com
Professor Donna Dickenson is one of the world's leading authorities
in Bioethics. Her academic career spans 40 years and includes over 20
books. She is Emeritus Professor of Medical Ethics and Humanities at the
University of London and holds honorary posts at the Universities of
Bristol and Oxford. She won the 'International Spinoza Lens Award' in
2006 for her campaigning work.
