Bioethics and the Law [Hardcover]

George P. Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0819191779 | ISBN-13: 978-0819191779 | Publication Date: January 2002

This book tackles the major issues of what has been loosely named 'The New Biology.' Contemporary advances in biotechnology and medical science are creating untold opportunities for not only biological or human engineering, but eugenic advancement as well as preconceptual and prenatal diagnosis-through genetic screening-of genetic diseases. While these new technologies have the ability to shape life even before it begins, they sadly often prolong it past the time it should have a dignified ending. George P. Smith discusses the challenges and the socio-legal, ethical, medical, philosophical, and political constructs involved in the decision making process.

Editorial Reviews

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As a survey of legal issues that are raised in the biomedical context, the text succeeds.>>>> (Leonard Nelson Virginia Quarterly Review )

The collection is thoughtful, provocative and serves as a useful reference.>>>> (Leonard Nelson Barry Reed )

Bioethics and the Law should be read and used by lawyers, judges, legislators, doctors, and nurses not only for its intellectual creativity...and honesty but also for its laudable concern for both individuals and society confronting the present...biomedical dilemmas of the twenty-first century. As Donald G. Casswell, Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Law at the University of Victoria, stated: His book deserves a place on the shelf of anyone seriously interested in the new biology....>> (Leonard Nelson Journal Of Contemporary Health Law And Policy )

Bioethics and the Law is excellent. It informs, fascinates, challenges and provokes. Most importantly, it compels us to confront basic questions about what it means to be human...Bioethics and the Law therefore deserves a place on the shelfof anyone seriously interested in the new biology.>>> (Donald G. Casswell Journal Of Contemporary Health Law And Policy )

Essential reading on the subject of human cloning. It is detailed and accurate in reporting on the ethical debate in the first year since Dolly came into existence. . . . Pence's discussion presents a side of the debate that needs to be aired. (David K. Chan Cioethics )

The strong point of the book is its extensive cataloging of recent biomedical developments and the resultant dilemmas and controversies both legal and ethical... Professor Smith's book provides an interesting and informative review of bioethics and law. (Leonard Nelson American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly )

As a survey of legal issues that are raised in the biomedical context, the text succeeds. (Leonard Nelson Virginia Quarterly Review )

The collection is thoughtful, provocative and serves as a useful reference. (Leonard Nelson Barry Reed )

Bioethics and the Law should be read and used by lawyers, judges, legislators, doctors, and nurses not only for its intellectual creativity...and honesty but also for its laudable concern for both individuals and society confronting the present...biomedical dilemmas of the twenty-first century. As Donald G. Casswell, Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Law at the University of Victoria, stated: "His book deserves a place on the shelf of anyone seriously interested in the new biology".... (Leonard Nelson Journal Of Contemporary Health Law And Policy )

Bioethics and the Law is excellent. It informs, fascinates, challenges and provokes. Most importantly, it compels us to confront basic questions about what it means to be human...Bioethics and the Law therefore deserves a place on the shelf of anyone seriously interested in the new biology. (Donald G. Casswell Journal Of Contemporary Health Law And Policy )

About the Author

George P. Smith, II is Professor of Law at Catholic University Law School.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: University Press Of America (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0819191779
• ISBN-13: 978-0819191779
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,041,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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