Replacement Parts by David Mayrhofer-Reinhartshuber
Despite mass appeals and revolutionary changes in medicine, demand for human organs outstrips supply in the United States. This book offers a collection of writings from medicine, philosophy, economics, and religion that address the ethical challenges raised by organ transplantation.The variety of contributors keeps the subject material fresh. . . The book is written in a way that is useful to both readers and those seeking a starting point for further research into the ethics related to organ donation and transplantation. . . . An excellent collaborative effort.
* National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly *This is a high quality work with detailed arguments pertaining to increased organ donation. . . . Due to its comprehensive nature and argument compilation, this is a significant addition to the field.
* Doody's Book Review *
Arthur L. Caplan is head of the Division of Bioethics at New York University Langone Medical Center and the author or editor of over thirty books and six hundred articles. James J. McCartney is an associate professor in the Philosophy Department at Villanova University and an adjunct professor in its School of Law. In the past he has been the ethics consultant for several major health systems in the United States. Daniel P. Reid is a recent graduate of Villanova University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781626162358 |
| ISBN 10 | 1626162352 |
| Title | Replacement Parts |
| Author | Arthur L Caplan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Georgetown University Press |
| Year published | 2015-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Prizes | Commended for Core Titles 6 (United States), Commended for Core Titles. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |