Overview
Ezekiel Emanuel, trained as both a physician and a political theorist, rejects the claim that most of today's dilemmas of medical ethics are created by advances in medical technology. He maintains that the seemingly endless debates are the inevitable consequence of liberal political values. He proposes an alternative ideology, a liberal communitarianism that imagines a federation of political communities dedicated to democratic deliberations to guide the formulation of laws and policies.
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Author: Ezekiel J. Emanuel
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.463kg
ISBN: 9780674253261
ISBN 10: 0674253264
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 19 August 1998
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Further / Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
An important work in medical ethical theory... This is a volume that must be read, analyzed, and responded to by every person serious about the future of medical ethics. -- Robert M. Veatch * Journal of the American Medical Association * An important and challenging book. It is well written, cogently argued, and philosophically sophisticated. Emanuel is a morally and intellectually serious thinker, and his is an important voice, not just in medical ethics, but also in political philosophy. -- John Douard * Journal of the History of Medicine * A brave, interesting and original attempt to provide a political theory of health care. -- John Harris * Times Higher Education Supplement *
An important work in medical ethical theory... This is a volume that must be read, analyzed, and responded to by every person serious about the future of medical ethics.--Robert M. Veatch Journal of the American Medical Association A brave, interesting and original attempt to provide a political theory of health care.--John Harris Times Higher Education Supplement An important and challenging book. It is well written, cogently argued, and philosophically sophisticated. Emanuel is a morally and intellectually serious thinker, and his is an important voice, not just in medical ethics, but also in political philosophy.--John Douard Journal of the History of Medicine
An important work in medical ethical theory... This is a volume that must be read, analyzed, and responded to by every person serious about the future of medical ethics.--Robert M. Veatch Journal of the American Medical Association An important and challenging book. It is well written, cogently argued, and philosophically sophisticated. Emanuel is a morally and intellectually serious thinker, and his is an important voice, not just in medical ethics, but also in political philosophy.--John Douard Journal of the History of Medicine A brave, interesting and original attempt to provide a political theory of health care.--John Harris Times Higher Education Supplement
An important and challenging book. It is well written, cogently argued, and philosophically sophisticated. Emanuel is a morally and intellectually serious thinker, and his is an important voice, not just in medical ethics, but also in political philosophy.--John Douard Journal of the History of Medicine A brave, interesting and original attempt to provide a political theory of health care.--John Harris Times Higher Education Supplement An important work in medical ethical theory... This is a volume that must be read, analyzed, and responded to by every person serious about the future of medical ethics.--Robert M. Veatch Journal of the American Medical Association
