Schaller, Barry R., 1938-

Understanding bioethics and the law : the promises and perils of the brave new world of biotechnology / Barry R. Schaller ; foreword by Todd Brewster. - Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2008. - xviii, 241 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-229) and index.

The context of bioethics, law, and society -- The legal landscape of human research litigation -- Better off dead? can judges be metaphysicians? -- Body parts : allocating organs -- Stem cells : promise and politics -- Boundaries at the end of life : the strange case of Terri Schiavo -- New frontiers.

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Medical laws and legislation--United States.
Bioethics--United States.
Medical jurisprudence--United States.
Bioethical Issues--legislation & jurisprudence--United States.
Ethics, Medical--United States.
Genetic Engineering--legislation & jurisprudence--United States.
Jurisprudence--United States.

KF3821 / .S33 2008

344.73041 / SCH

2008 A-286 WB 33 AA1 / S298u 2008