Summary

Bioethical issues have become the increased focus of public attention in recent years, with debate continuing to rage over issues including genetic modification, animal cloning, and 'designer babies'. With public opinion often driven by media speculation, how can we ensure that informed decisions regarding key bioethical issues are made in a reasoned, objective way? Bioethics: An Introduction for the Biosciences offers a fresh, balanced introduction to the field of bioethics ideal for any biosciences student who is new to the subject. The opening section, 'The Theorectical background to Bioethics', introduces students to the nature of bioethics and ethical theory. The book goes on to lead students through a broad range of bioethical issues relating to people, animals, plants and the environment, before concluding with an overview of bioethics in practice. With a focus on developing the students' power of reasoning and judgement, the book presents different perspectives to common themes in an impartial way, fostering debate and discussion. The current generation of students will become the next generation of decision makers. Bioethics: An Introduction for the Biosciences is the perfect introduction to a field with which every biosciences student should be familiar. Online Resource Centre Features a web link library and latest further information sources, updated on an ongoing basis, to give students ready access to a broad pool of additional resources