The history and future of bioethics
Subtitle: a sociological view
By: John H. Evans
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 199
ISBN-13: 9780199860852
Subjects: Trends; History, 21st Century; Bioethics; History; History, 20th Century
Description: How do we as a society decide whether biotechnologies are ethical? For decades, professional bioethicists have served as a mediator. John H. Evans closely examines the history of the bioethics profession, and proposes a radical solution to the current crisis of mistrust.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-185) and index.
Table of contents: title: The emergence of bioethical debate and the jurisdictional struggle between science and theology; title: The theological retreat, and the emergence of the bioethics profession; title: The rise of the social movement activists; title: Task clarification, saying "no" in public policy bioethics, and making the argument for jurisdiction; title: A modified method for the bioethics profession.