Bioethics Around the Globe by Catherine Myser (2011, Hardcover)

Name: Bioethics Around the Globe by Catherine Myser (2011, Hardcover)
Brand: Oxford University Press Inc

Oxford University Press Inc

Explore the evolving landscape of contemporary bioethics with "Bioethics Around the Globe" by Catherine Myser. This comprehensive volume offers a critical, empirical examination of how bioethics is being transformed as it's globalized and adapted to local cultures across the world. Featuring contributions from diverse disciplines and drawing examples from a wide range of countries, this book provides the first comparative anthropology and sociology of globalizing bioethics. It delves into the cultural meanings, social functions, and institutional adaptations of bioethics theories and practices in both developed and developing nations. Key topics include: * Sociocultural forces and consequences affecting ethics and social justice. * Government, professional, theological, political, and economic agendas influencing bioethics. * Cross-cultural exploration of underlying sociocultural assumptions and biases. This book is an essential resource for understanding the complexities of bioethics in an international context. Product Summary: Bioethics Around the Globe, Hardback book by Oxford University Press Inc, written by Catherine Myser. Features 336 pages and English language version. ISBN: 9780195386097. Release Date: 23/06/2011.