Stevens, M. L. Tina.

Bioethics in America : Origins and Cultural Politics. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (223 pages)

Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Prologue The Tradition of Ambivalence -- Chapter One The Culture of Post-atomic Ambivalence -- Chapter Two "Leader of Leaders" -- Chapter Three Redefining Death in America -- Chapter Four "Sleeping Beauty" -- Epilogue Conclusion and Outlook -- Notes -- Index.

"An interesting and provocative book, well worth reading for the issues it raises as well as for the historical analysis of the bioethics movement." -- Perspectives in Biology and Medicine "Bioethics in America merits our attention. It will encourage additional reflection on the sources and meaning of the rise of this new profession dedicated to moral arbitration." -- Journal of American History.

9780801876974


Medical ethics-United States-History.
Bioethics-United States-History.


Electronic books.

R724 .S84 2000

174/.2/0973