Bioethics: An Introductionfor the Biosciences

Bioethics: An Introduction for the Biosciences offers a fresh, balanced introduction to bioethics ideal for students with no background in the subject. Opening with a section entitled "The Ethical Groundwork," it then discusses a broad range of bioethical issues relating to people, animals, and food. Presenting various perspectives on common themes, the book encourages students to question, evaluate, and form their own viewpoints. It incorporates useful pedagogical tools including self-assessment questions, topics for discussion, exercises, and references to recommended further reading and useful websites. A companion website features a web link library and additional sources of information.

Ben Mepham is Special Professor of Applied Bioethics and Director of the Center for Applied Bioethics at the University of Nottingham, England.