{"product_id":"bioethics-for-scientists-isbn-9780471495321","title":"Bioethics for Scientists","description":"A dictionary definition of Bioethics is, 'the ethics, or moralprinciples and rules of conduct, of medical and biologicalresearch'. This book is an introductory text of just biological andnot medical bioethics. It covers the ethics of experimentation,including genetic manipulation, in plants and animals; ethics andbiodiversity, ethics and the environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e There is increasing interest in bioethics - both in academia andby the media and the general public. Awareness of bioethics isincorporated into Biological \/ Environmental Science courses, plusthe first dedicated modular courses on bioethics are starting up.\u003cbr\u003e * Includes case studies\u003cbr\u003e * Has questions for students\u003cbr\u003e * Chapters include environmental, animal, agricultural andreproductive ethics as well as a wide range of issues regardinggenetic manipulation. List of Contributors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 1: Setting the Scene.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction to Ethics and Bioethics(Michael Reiss).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Public Evaluation of Science and Technology (BarryBarnes).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 2: Ethics and the Natural World.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction to Environmental Ethics(Christopher Southgate).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Use of the Rainforest as a Test Case in Environmental Ethics(Christopher Southgate).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Environmental Ethics: Further Case Studies (Christopher Southgateand Alex Aylward).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Human Use of Non-Human Animals: A Biologist's View (David dePomerai).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Human Use of Non-Human Animals: A Philosopher's Perspective (R. G.Frey).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 3: Ethical Issues in Agriculture and Food Production.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective (Steve Hughes and JohnBryant).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Questioning GM Foods(Sue Mayer).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Patenting of Genes for Agricultural Biotechnology (SteveHughes).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Crop Biotechnology and Developing Countries(Geeta Bharathan, ShantiChandrashekaran and Tony May).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 4. Ethical Issues in Biomedical Science.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Starting Human Life: The New Reproductive Technologies (LindaBaggott la Velle).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Genetic Information: Use and Abuse (Bartha Maria Knoppers).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Human Genetics and Genetic Enhancement (Peter Turnpenny and JohnBryant).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Patenting Human Genes: Ethical and Policy Issues (AudreyChapman).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cloning of Animals and Humans (Harry Griffin).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dealing with Death: Euthanasia and Related Issues (JohnSearle).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Animal Experimentation in Biomedical Research (Linda Baggott laVelle).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \"...I recommend this very readable book wholeheartedly...\"(Biologist, December 2002)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...valuable material...should be on the requiresreading list for a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduatecourses...\" (Biological Agriculture \u0026amp; Horticulture, Vol.20,2003)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...it is a book that morally serious scientists should dip intoin order to help them engage in the scientific and ethicaldebate...\" (Animal Welfare, August 2003)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Biotechnologists and biomedical scientists who are interestedin understanding the ethical issues that their work raises wouldfind this book a useful introduction...\" (Addiction Biology, June2003) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn A. Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Biosciences in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Exeter in Exeter, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Baggot la Velle\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Biology in Education, Institute of Education at the University of Plymouth in Plymouth, UK, and Visiting Professor of Education at Bath Spa University in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn F. Searle\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of \u003ci\u003eBioethics for Scientists\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eBioethics for Scientists\u003c\/i\u003e provides an introduction to the ethics of modern life sciences and encompasses a wide range of environmental, social, scientific and medical issues. Subjects such as global warming, GM crops and the recent advances in genetics and cloning affect all areas of society. Scientists in all fields are frequently reminded of their own responsibilities, not just within their own profession but also to society.  \u003cp\u003eInternational experts provide in-depth discussion of these subjects with a clear understanding of the science involved, and explore different approaches and opinions which consider the implications of these issues on science and society. Bioethics for Scientists will show you how to think about the issues without trying to tell you what to think. Where relevant, case studies are included to support these discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book includes chapters on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eenvironmental ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003euse of natural resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexperimental use of animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecrop biotechnology and GM foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epatenting life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehuman reproduction and technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehuman genetics and genetic enhancement · cloning of humans and animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eeuthanasia and related issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Written in a very readable style, \u003ci\u003eBioethics for Scientists\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for students and researchers in biotechnology, life, environmental and other sciences, plus anyone who wishes to improve their understanding of this complex and fascinating area.  \u003cp\u003e'[This book] specialises in the public understanding and attitudes towards biotechnology and the social and ethical implications of the new genetics?' Dr J R Downie, Division of Environmental \u0026amp; Evolutionary Biology, University of Glasgow, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Unique emphasis on the environmental, agricultural and animal science contents' Dr Sana Loue, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, CWRU School of Medicine, Ohio, USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988816117989,"sku":"NP9780471495321","price":344.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471495321.jpg?v=1761781700","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bioethics-for-scientists-isbn-9780471495321","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}