{"product_id":"this-is-bioethics-ruth-f-chadwick-9781118770740","title":"This Is Bioethics: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eShould editing the human genome be allowed? What are the ethical implications of social restrictions during a pandemic? Is it ethical to use animals in clinical research? Is prioritizing COVID-19 treatment increasing deaths from other causes? Bioethics is a dynamic field of inquiry that draws on interdisciplinary expertise and methodology to address normative issues in healthcare, medicine, biomedical research, biotechnology, public health, and the environment. \u003ci\u003eThis Is Bioethics\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal introductory textbook for students new to the field, exploring the fundamental questions, concepts, and issues within this rapidly evolving area of study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this accessible volume helps students consider both traditional and cutting-edge questions, develop informed and defensible answers, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a diverse range of ethical positions in medicine. The authors avoid complex technical terms and jargon in favor of an easy-to-follow, informal writing style with engaging chapters designed to stimulate student interest and encourage class discussion. The book also features a deep dive into the realm of global public health ethics, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It considers topics like triage decision-making, the proportionality of society's response to COVID-19, whether doctors have a professional obligation to treat COVID-19 patients, and whether vaccines for this virus should be mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA timely addition to the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eThis Is Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eThis Is Bioethics\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal primary textbook for undergraduate bioethics and practical ethics courses, and is a must-have reference for students in philosophy, biology, biochemistry, and medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruth F. Chadwick, Udo Sch?lenk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118770749\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118770740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/03\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Ruth F. Chadwick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995861942527,"sku":"9781118770740","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_83e94ac2-22bf-4d10-b1aa-52de36dba6fd.jpg?v=1683338293","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/this-is-bioethics-ruth-f-chadwick-9781118770740","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}