Thieves of Virtue
When Bioethics Stole Medicine
$82.97
- Paperback
376 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2014
Summary
An argument against the “lifeboat ethic” of contemporary bioethics that views medicine as a commodity rather than a tradition of care and caring.
Bioethics emerged in the 1960s from a conviction that physicians and researchers needed the guidance of philosophers in handling the issues raised by technological advances in medicine. It blossomed as a response to the perceived doctor-knows-best paternalism of the traditional medical ethic and today plays a critical role in health …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262526784 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262526786 |
| Author: | Tom Koch |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 376 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 484g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 152mm x 229mm |
| Series: | Thieves of Virtue |
| Audience Age: | 18 |
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Critics Review
Koch’s book is thought provoking and raises important issues….valuable critiqueof dominant bioethics theories.
I’m overwhelmingly impressed by Thieves of Virtue. I’ve been worrying about the direction that bioethics has taken over the years, and Koch’s book has put this into words much better than anyone I know. A remarkable piece of work.
– Harry R. Moody, Vice President and Director of Academic Affairs, AARKoch provides and interesting history of bioethics.
* London School of Economics Review of Books *Koch’s book is thought provoking and raises important issues….valuable critique of dominant bioethics theories.
* Review of Politics *An important book….a robust, refreshing and informed reflection….grippingly readable.
* Social History of Medicine *Tom Koch
Tom Koch is Adjunct Professor of Medical Geography at the University of British Columbia, a consultant in ethics and gerontology at Alton Medical Centre, Toronto, and Director of Information Outreach, Ltd. He is the author of fourteen previous books, including Thieves of Virtue: When Bioethics Stole Medicine (MIT Press).
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