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Observing Bioethics : a Sociological History by Renée C. Fox and Judith P. Swazey; with the assistance of Judith C. Watkins is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Observing Bioethics : a Sociological History about?
Observing Bioethics examines the history of bioethics as a discipline related not only to modern biology, medicine, and biotechnology, but also to the core values and beliefs of American society and its courts, legislatures, and media. The book is written from the perspective of two social scientists--a sociologist of medicine(Renee C. Fox) and a historian of medicine (Judith P. Swazey)--who have participated in bioethics since the emergence of this multidisciplinary field more than 30 years ago
Who reads Observing Bioethics : a Sociological History?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Renée C. Fox and Judith P. Swazey; with the assistance of Judith C. Watkins
- Publisher
- Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780199710980
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Sociology, History, Medical
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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