Bioethics and the LawThe challenge of teaching bioethics is covering all the necessary material in limited class time. This new casebook succeeds in emphasizing the breadth of the field while making it accessible to students. Bioethics and The Law uses an integrative approach, a coherent lifespan organization, and practical applications and pedagogy to facilitate both teaching and learning. |
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Law Medicine and Philosophy | 3 |
B PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES INFORMING BIOETHICS | 13 |
RELIGION AND BIOETHICS | 26 |
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