Brain Dead, Brain Absent, Brain Donors: Human Subjects or Human Objects [Paperback]

Peter McCullagh (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471937363 | ISBN-13: 978-0471937364 | Publication Date: March 3, 1993 | Edition: 1

Concerned with the development of practices and attitudes to several categories of severely disabled subjects, their use as sources of tissues and organs for transplantation as well as an assessment of the ethical and social implications. Considers the topic of brain death and the changes in approach over three decades. Discusses the current status regarding the use of fetal brain tissue.

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Concerned with the development of practices and attitudes to several categories of severely disabled subjects, their use as sources of tissues and organs for transplantation as well as an assessment of the ethical and social implications. Considers the topic of brain death and the changes in approach over three decades. Discusses the current status regarding the use of fetal brain tissue.

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (March 3, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471937363
• ISBN-13: 978-0471937364
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,936,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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