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This book examines the relationship between law and scientific advancement, with a particular focus on the theory of evolution and medical innovation. Historically, the law has struggled to keep pace with modern medical advances. The authors demonstrate that the laws that govern human behaviour must evolve in response to such advances. This book describes how evolution shapes us humans and allows us to understand processes from ageing to decision making, and examines recent medical developments related to reproduction, neurosciences, sexuality, illness, bodily autonomy, and death, while considering the ethical, philosophical and legal implications of those developments.

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9783030602079

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This book explores emergency medicine and the law. The authors wrote this book to help readers understand these two factors go hand in hand. ... The book is written for students, educators, medical professionals, and attorneys. Both authors work hard to meet the needs of the audience. Both authors are more than qualified to write this book. ... This book appears to be a great resource, balanced with both medical and legal components. (Natasha Lukasiewich, Doody's Book Reviews, June 18, 2021)

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P.-L. Chau is a medically qualified senior research scientist at the Institut Pasteur, Paris, France. Jonathan Herring is Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford and DM Wolfe-Clarendon Fellow in Law, Exeter College, Oxford, UK.

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