Autonomy and Human Rights in Health Care: An International Perspective

David N. Weisstub

ISBN 10: 9048174538 / ISBN 13: 9789048174539

Published by Springer Netherlands, 2007

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415 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.95 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Autonomy and Human Rights in Health Care: An International Perspective
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9048174538
• ISBN 13: 9789048174539
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.64 kilograms

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Synopsis

Published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics, this collection of essays deals with the pressing issue of how to create universal bioethics in today’s world of conflicting cultures and perspectives. In particular, the essays explore topics in bioethics that have a major impact on human rights, including the right to health care. Thomasma was a pioneer, having integrated major theological and philosophical traditions from the west with modern science. The authors, representing many different cultures and disciplines, have written essays that reflect Thomasma’s major avenues of inquiry. The book, covering an important issue of our times, has broad appeal among physicians, philosophers, theologians, lawyers, human rights workers, and health professionals.

From the Back Cover

Autonomy and Human Rights in Healthcare: An International Perspective is a group of essays published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics during the twentieth century. A pioneer in the field of multidisciplinary research, having integrated major theological and philosophical traditions in the west with modern science, Thomasma was a role model to the authors who have devoted essays to his major avenues of inquiry. The authors represent many different countries and disciplines throughout the globe. The volume deals with the pressing issue of how to ground a universal bioethics in the context of the conflicted world of combative cultures and perspectives.