| Autonomy and Human Rights in Health Care: An International Perspective Contributor(s): Weisstub, David N. (Editor), Díaz Pintos, Guillermo (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402058403 ISBN-13: 9781402058400 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: Autonomy and Human Rights in Healthcare: An International Perspective is a group of essays published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics during the twentieth century. A pioneer in the field of multidisciplinary research, having integrated major theological and philosophical traditions in the west with modern science, Thomasma was a role model to the authors who have devoted essays to his major avenues of inquiry. The authors represent many different countries and disciplines throughout the globe. The volume deals with the pressing issue of how to ground a universal bioethics in the context of the conflicted world of combative cultures and perspectives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Philosophy | Mind & Body - Law | Medical Law & Legislation |
| Dewey: 170 |
| Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.68 lbs) 404 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This book offers a group of essays published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics during the twentieth century. The authors represent many different countries and disciplines throughout the globe. The volume deals with the pressing issue of how to ground a universal bioethics in the context of the conflicted world of combative cultures and perspectives. |