Key issues in bioethics a guide for teachers

Young people are increasingly being exposed to the huge and complex ethical dilemmas involved in issues such as genetic modification, animal rights and cloning, and they are bringing their views into the classroom. But how can teachers be sure they are sufficiently well-informed to help their pupils...

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Other Authors: Reiss, Michael J. 1958- Michael Jonathan (Editor), Levinson, Ralph 1951- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London New York RoutledgeFalmer 2003
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Summary:Young people are increasingly being exposed to the huge and complex ethical dilemmas involved in issues such as genetic modification, animal rights and cloning, and they are bringing their views into the classroom. But how can teachers be sure they are sufficiently well-informed to help their pupils make sense of the diverse and emotive arguments surrounding these issues? This book holds the answer. Written by leading ethicists, scientists and technologists, it offers a balanced and jargon-free guide to such highly debated topics as: * cloning * in vitro fertilisation * genetic screening and genetic engineering * farm animal welfare * the use of animals in medical experiments. Written specifically for the non-specialist teacher or lecturer, this book offers suggestions on how to approach the teaching of bioethics and provides useful sources of further information. It may also be of interest to undergraduates on science courses
Physical Description:xiii, 182 pages illustrations 25 cm
ISBN:9780415309141
041530914X
9780415270687
0415270685