The Ethics of Autism by Deborah R Barnbaum
Considers the implications of autism for the nature of consciousness, our understanding of the consciousness of others, meaning theories in philosophy of language, and the modality of mind. This book explores questions about genetic decision making, research into the nature of autism, and the controversial quest for a cure.This is an important book, and deserves a wide readership among academics and practitioners involved with autism, as well as among philosophers
* Autism *. . . an important, albeit atypical, contribution to disability and ethics. . . . the work should be commended for its innovative approach.June 2009
* Choice *[The Ethics of Autism] provides a serious examination of the moral and ethical issues surrounding autism and Asperger's syndrome. Although there are many books about autism, in the 66 years since the condition was first described none has tackled the ehtics of autism head on in the way that Barnbaum does. This book kick-starts the ethical debate that I think we need.Vol. 373, May 9, 2009
* The Lancet *Deborah R. Barnbaum is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Kent State University and editor (with Michael Byron) of Research Ethics: Text and Readings. She lives in Kent, Ohio.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780253220134 |
| ISBN 10 | 0253220130 |
| Title | The Ethics of Autism |
| Author | Deborah R Barnbaum |
| Series | Bioethics And The Humanities |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Indiana University Press |
| Year published | 2008-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Prizes | Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Health & Nutrition) 2009 |
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