Biomedical Ethics: Opposing Viewpoints

ISBN 10: 156510062X ISBN 13: 9781565100626

Publisher: Greenhaven Pr, 1994

Presents opposing viewpoints on biomedical ethics issues such as genetic engineering, organ transplants, medical use of fetal tissue, and reproductive technology.

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Review

"Long-standing series about controversial contemporary issues continue(s) to turn out exceptional titles. Greenhaven's Opposing Viewpoints presents multiple perspectives on hot topics such as abortion, the death penalty, and censorship through excerpts from primary materials ranging from speeches to cartoons."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist 20011015)

"The format and approach are identical to other titles in the series; both sides of a particular issue are explored in depth. Each essay is prefaced by questions that will help students focus their reading and each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading and research. Students will find the articles helpful in examining these controversial and often emotional issues."
-- School Library Journal (August 2002) (School Library Journal 20020801)

"As usual for books in this series, there are plenty of follow-up sources for students to pursue."
-- Booklist (June 2002) (Booklist 20020615)

"The language is understandable but not simplistic, the pieces are clearly titles for easy identification, and a few cartoons and charts break up the dense text. This unbiased collection is a welcome resource for researchers and debaters."
-- School Library Journal (June 2002) (School Library Journal 20020601)

"Written by educators, scientists, journalists, doctors, veterinarians, members of the clergy and advocates. This excellent volume will elicit group discussion and help to develop critical thinking and analysis of sensitive issues."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

"This supplemental reader is perfect for getting students involved in discussion. The resulting debates are sure to reinforce any primary readings and will breathe life into any standard lecture oriented course. This supplement is a useful tool for instructors to get students involved."
-- Crime and Justive International (May 2002) (UNKNOWN 20020501)

"As always in the Opposing Viewpoints series, there are voices from many sides of the debate."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (Booklist 20020415)

"Most present clear, fact-supported points that readers will find valuable for speeches and reports. Editorial cartoons, anectdotes, and statistics break up the essays, make reading easier. This is a well-balanced approach to the issues, argued with studied analysis rather than bind emotion."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (Booklist 20020401)

"This series is invaluable for preparing students for debates, classes, or research assignments. Opposing Viewpoints books help prepare high school students for critical thinking and make them aware of issues that affect society today. Recommended."
-- The Book Report (March-April 2002) (Book Report 20020401)

"Most useful in schools with religion and/or philosophy courses, but should also appeal to general readers."
-- School Library Journal (April 2002) (School Library Journal 20020401)

"Well-balanced collection of essays. Sometimes complementary, sometimes contradictory, the many views clearly articulated here make this volume an excellent starting place for any thoughtful discussion."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2002) (Booklist 20020215)

"This Opposing Viewpoints selection uses essays that swing wildly toward extremes to cover the topic. The writing becomes even more heated in the following sections...The shocking arguments and sometimes-blatant absurdity makes nearly all the essays compelling reading, wth students needing only a glimpse at an article's title to determine tone and subjectivity of the author. Most essays are short, get right to the core of their arguments, and blast readers with examples that fit the emotional topic."
-- Booklist (September 2001) (Booklist 20010915)

"This recent addition to the Opposing Viewpoints series includes chapters on ethics of human cloning; organ donations; reproductive technologies; and genetic research. Specific essays discuss whether therapeutic cloning should be banned; whether sale of organs should be legalized; whether presumed consent to organ donation is ethical; whether surrogate motherhood is ethical; whether postmenopausal pregnancies should be banned; whether human genome research and genetic engineering will benefit society; and whether human genes should be patented."
--Issues in Law & Medicine (Summer 2004) (Issues in Law & Medicine 20040601)

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up-A look at ethical issues related to biomedicine. The pros and cons of organ transplants, fetal tissue use in research, experimental studies involving animals, genetic engineering, and reproductive technologies are examined. Each chapter also gives background information about the issues, a supplemental bibliography presenting diverse views on topics, and a list of questions for readers to consider. Professionals from many disciplines and those with personal concerns are articulate and persuasive, presenting thought-provoking discussions. The editors have done an excellent job in providing material to help readers develop critical thinking skills, become aware of the complexities of each issue, examine their own opinions and assumptions, and respect those with opposing philosophies. Ann E. Weiss's Bioethics (Enslow, 1985) covers many of the same topics but in less depth. Margot C. Mabie's Bioethics and the New Medical Technology (Atheneum, 1993) is a good springboard into meatier presentations such as this one. A useful resource for classroom discussion, reports, and debates.
Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR
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