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Edited by Mariacarla Gadebusch Bondio, Francesco Sporing, John-Stewart Gordon

Recent scientific developments, in particular advances in pharmacogenetics and molecular genetics, have given rise to numerous predictive procedures for detecting predispositions to diseases in patients. This knowledge, however, does not necessarily promise benign results for either patients or…

Hardback – 2017-04-17
Routledge
Routledge Annals of Bioethics

Edited by John-Stewart Gordon, Johann-Christian Põder, Holger Burckhart

The formerly established medically-based idea of disability, with its charity-based approach to treatment and services, is being replaced by a human rights-based approach in which people with impairments are no longer considered medical problems, totally dependent on the beneficence of non-impaired…

Hardback – 2016-12-07
Routledge

By John-Stewart Gordon

Edited by Jan Schildmann

This volume brings together researchers from different European countries and disciplines who are involved in Clinical Ethics Consultation (CEC). The work provides an analysis of the theories and methods underlying CEC as well a discussion of practical issues regarding the implementation and…

Paperback – 2016-11-11
Routledge

Edited by John-Stewart Gordon, Holger Burckhart

The philosophy of Hans Jonas was widely influential in the late twentieth century, warning of the potential dangers of technological progress and its negative effect on humanity and nature. Jonas advocated greater moral responsibility and taking this as a starting point, this volume explores…

Hardback – 2014-03-20
Routledge