Bioethics and the Brain

Awards:   Winner of CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2007. Winner of ^ICHOICE^R Outstanding Academic Title, 2007.
Author:   Walter Glannon (Canada Research Chair in Medical Bioethics and Ethical Theory, Canada Research Chair in Medical Bioethics and Ethical Theory, University of Calgary, Canada)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN:  

9780195371949


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   03 July 2008
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Our Price $67.95 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Bioethics and the Brain


Awards

  • Winner of CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2007.
  • Winner of ^ICHOICE^R Outstanding Academic Title, 2007.

Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Walter Glannon (Canada Research Chair in Medical Bioethics and Ethical Theory, Canada Research Chair in Medical Bioethics and Ethical Theory, University of Calgary, Canada)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 23.10cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 15.50cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780195371949


ISBN 10:   0195371941
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   03 July 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Table of Contents

1: Introduction 2: Brain, Body, and Self 3: Neuroimaging 4: Pharmacological and Psychological Interventions 5: Neurosurgery, Psychosurgery, and Neurostimulation 6: Brain Death Epilogue Notes References Index

Reviews

<br> Glannon's work addresses a wide range of fascinating issues of modern medicine and related ethical issues which should be of great interest for neuroscientists and practicing neurologists, psychiatrists and researchers interested and engaged in bioethics, a problem widely neglected until today. Bioethics and the Brain is one of the most fascinating books about the problems and relations between neuroscience, practical medicine, and bioethics. --European Journal of Neurology<br> Walter Glannon recognizes the power and importance of the ongoing revolution in our understanding of the human brain, and this recognition is what makes Bioethics and the Brain especially welcome as one of the first efforts to systematically examine the metaphysical, existential, ethical, and legal consequences of this revolution. --New England Journal of Medicine<br>


Glannon's work addresses a wide range of fascinating issues of modern medicine and related ethical issues which should be of great interest for neuroscientists and practicing neurologists, psychiatrists and researchers interested and engaged in bioethics, a problem widely neglected until today. Bioethics and the Brain is one of the most fascinating books about the problems and relations between neuroscience, practical medicine, and bioethics. --European Journal of Neurology<br> Walter Glannon recognizes the power and importance of the ongoing revolution in our understanding of the human brain, and this recognition is what makes Bioethics and the Brain especially welcome as one of the first efforts to systematically examine the metaphysical, existential, ethical, and legal consequences of this revolution. --New England Journal of Medicine<br>


<br> Glannon's work addresses a wide range of fascinating issues of modern medicine and related ethical issues which should be of great interest for neuroscientists and practicing neurologists, psychiatrists and researchers interested and engaged in bioethics, a problem widely neglected until today. Bioethics and the Brain is one of the most fascinating books about the problems and relations between neuroscience, practical medicine, and bioethics. --European Journal of Neurology<p><br> Walter Glannon recognizes the power and importance of the ongoing revolution in our understanding of the human brain, and this recognition is what makes Bioethics and the Brain especially welcome as one of the first efforts to systematically examine the metaphysical, existential, ethical, and legal consequences of this revolution. --New England Journal of Medicine<p><br> Glannon's work addresses a wide range of fascinating issues of modern medicine and related ethical issues which should be of great interest for neuroscientists and practicing neurologists, psychiatrists and researchers interested and engaged in bioethics, a problem widely neglected until today. Bioethics and the Brain is one of the most fascinating books about the problems and relations between neuroscience, practical medicine, and bioethics. --European Journal of Neurology<p><br> Walter Glannon recognizes the power and importance of the ongoing revolution in our understanding of the human brain, and this recognition is what makes Bioethics and the Brain especially welcome as one of the first efforts to systematically examine the metaphysical, existential, ethical, and legal consequences of this revolution. --New England Journal of Medicine<p><br> Glannon addresses neurophilosophical problems with critical and analytical precision. The book will be extremely valuable to anyone seriously interested in the field of neuroethics. Scholars from other disciplines will appreciate Glannon's clearly written and well-documented


Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

NOV RG 20252

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List