Birth to death: science and bioethics
- New York Cambridge University Press 1996
- xvi, 382p.
The explosive growth of science and medicine in recent times has raised a host of ethical issues. This book reviews major advances in biology and medicine and explores their ethical implications. Organized by stage of human life--from birth to death--the book guides readers through the critical issues that face our technologically advanced society. Reviews recent medical advances and discusses their ethical and moral implications.