Bioethics: All That Matters

All That Matters

by Donna Dickenson

Understand both sides of bioethics without hours and hours of research

In "Bioethics: All That Matters," author Donna Dickenson gets straight to the most interesting parts of the subject. Inside you will find an introductory chapter that maps out the subject for you, while later chapters will go deeper, looking at the details of the most interesting areas. You will read different viewpoints, making "Bioethics: All That Matters" perfect for when you are writing an essay on this controversial topic. Features original and inspirational ideas to help you explore the subject in more depth Includes web links and QR codes throughout the text, linking to videos from the author, or more detailed audio explanations Text boxes around key concepts makes navigating through the material a snap

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Philosophy

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2012

Reviews

[Nicky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting read, though completely non-committal. I already have a good idea of the basic disagreements about bioethical matters: I wanted some sense that the author had come to some conclusions and wanted to share her reasoning, and instead I found a lot of fence-sitting. There's plenty of science-fiction writing out there which discusses the same issues equally cogently but rather more entertainingly, and often more conclusively. (Even if that conclusion is an emotional one determined by the author's personal views rather than objective dissection of the problem!)

[Sian Bradshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this little book which despite running to a mere 156 pages, really took time to read and had so much in it. The patenting of genes, the behaviour of Big business biotech and the Tuskagee and Guatemala experiments all made this a very engaging book with some worrying future scenarios outlined. The list of 20 books at the end for further reading has already encouraged me to add 3 to my increasing to read pile.

[K.E. Page · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad introduction to the issues surrounding medical progress but with an irritating tone and a sense of self-righteousness that was unnecessary.

[Alice Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book for my Medical Ethics course for a college class and it peaked my interests. Will definitely be checking out the additional readings in the back of the book.

[UsefulCard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really awesome! The first chapter was a little confusing, but after that it was extremely well written and highly informative and interesting! It brought up totally new issues surrounding the world of genetics and human biology. Issues which I hadn't even thought were relevant or even existed.

[James Miller · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not much impressed. I particularly disliked the way ideas the author thought good were put in extra big fonts.

[Emine · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book, accessible and concise. It kept me interested in the subject and may have swayed me to read more on ethics in the future.

[Ivars Neiders · Rating 5 out of 5]

To my knowedge this is one of the best introductions to bioethics.