Nutshells: Bioethics and Law in a Nutshell by Robert L. Schwartz and Sandra...

Product Information This work provides a concise analysis of areas in which the law has addressed issues in bioethics. Topics include assisted reproductive techniques and family-making, limitations on reproduction (including abortion, contraception, and sterilization), the role of ethical and religious beliefs of health care professionals, the definition of death, end-of-life decision making (including physician-assisted death), genetics, research involving human subjects (including issues related to conflicts of interest), organ transplantation, limitations on coercive public health regulation, the operation of ethics committees, and other emerging topics. The book provides an excellent introduction to this area as well as useful support for students. Product Identifiers Publisher West Academic ISBN-10 0314066683 ISBN-13 9780314066688 eBay Product ID (ePID) 426950 Product Key Features Format Book, Paperback Publication Year 2009 Language English Dimensions Weight 8.8 Oz Width 4.9in. Length 7.4in. Additional Product Features Number of Volumes 1 Vol. Series Nutshells Copyright Date 2009 Author Sandra H. Johnson, Robert L. Schwartz Number of Pages 295 Pages Edition Description New Edition Publication Date 2009-10-02