Islamic Bioethics: Problems and Perspectives
Dariusch Atighetchi
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Description for Islamic Bioethics: Problems and Perspectives
Paperback. Islamic Bioethics presents a critical analysis of legal and political debates resulting from biomedical technologies. Perspectives from traditional Muslim law are compared with contemporary religious authorities, medical associations, as well as individuals. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAFS; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
This book presents a critical analysis of the debate in Muslim countries at the religious, legal and political level, sparked by the introduction of new biomedical technologies such as cloning, genetics, organ transplants and in vitro fertilisation. The book draws on law, sociology, anthropology, politics and the history of science. For this reason it will be of interest to scholars and operators in a wide variety of disciplines and fields.
This book presents a critical analysis of the debate in Muslim countries at the religious, legal and political level, sparked by the introduction of new biomedical technologies such as cloning, genetics, organ transplants and in vitro fertilisation. The book draws on law, sociology, anthropology, politics and the history of science. For this reason it will be of interest to scholars and operators in a wide variety of disciplines and fields.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Condition
New
Series
International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine
Number of Pages
378
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402096150
SKU
V9781402096150
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Islamic Bioethics: Problems and Perspectives
From the reviews: `Islamic Bioethics' is based on Atighetchis Italian book `Islam, musulmani e bioetica' (Roma: Amando, 2002) but it is considerably enlarged and enriched by additional details. ... is not just an overview of Islamic bioethics but also of Atighetchi's work. ... `Islamic Bioethics' is an introduction ... Read more