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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Yechiel Michael BarilanPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.70cm Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9781107024663ISBN 10: 1107024668 Pages: 294 Publication Date: 30 December 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. An outline of 'Jewish bioethics'; 3. Health and healthcare; 4. Doctor-patient relationship; 5. The human body; 6. Fertility and very early prenatal life; 7. Childbirth and abortion; 8. Care for premature neonates; 9. Organ transplantation and the brain death debate; 10. Terminal care.Reviews'Jewish Bioethics brings rabbinic discourse, including many sources that are available only in Hebrew, to the attention of English-speaking Western readers. Dr Barilan clearly illustrates the relevance of rabbinic thinking to contemporary bioethical concerns. This book, which reflects Dr Barilan's personal experience as a physician, his academic expertise in bioethics, and his deep understanding of rabbinic literature, will be a unique and valuable contribution to the literature on Jewish bioethics.' Robert Perlman, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago Jewish Bioethics brings rabbinic discourse, including many sources that are available only in Hebrew, to the attention of English-speaking Western readers. Dr. Barilan clearly illustrates the relevance of rabbinic thinking to contemporary bioethical concerns. This book, which reflects Dr. Barilan's personal experience as a physician, his academic expertise in bioethics, and his deep understanding of rabbinic literature, will be a unique and valuable contribution to the literature on Jewish bioethics. - Robert Perlman, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago 'Jewish Bioethics brings rabbinic discourse, including many sources that are available only in Hebrew, to the attention of English-speaking Western readers. Dr Barilan clearly illustrates the relevance of rabbinic thinking to contemporary bioethical concerns. This book, which reflects Dr Barilan's personal experience as a physician, his academic expertise in bioethics, and his deep understanding of rabbinic literature, will be a unique and valuable contribution to the literature on Jewish bioethics.' Robert Perlman, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago Advance praise: 'Jewish Bioethics brings rabbinic discourse, including many sources that are available only in Hebrew, to the attention of English-speaking Western readers. Dr Barilan clearly illustrates the relevance of rabbinic thinking to contemporary bioethical concerns. This book, which reflects Dr Barilan's personal experience as a physician, his academic expertise in bioethics, and his deep understanding of rabbinic literature, will be a unique and valuable contribution to the literature on Jewish bioethics.' Robert Perlman, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago Author InformationYechiel Michael Barilan is a practising clinician, expert in internal medicine, and Associate Professor of Medical Education in the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. He received his medical degree from the Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) and his Master's degree, in bioethics, from the University of Leuven. His first book, Human Dignity, Human Rights and Responsibility, was published in 2012. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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