Foster, Charles,  1962- <br/><br/>
Human dignity in bioethics and law / 
Charles Foster. 
 - xxxiii, 183 pages ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Beginnings -- A short history of dignity -- Defining and dissecting dignity -- "Dignity is useless" -- What do non-philosophers and non-lawyers mean by dignity? -- Taking stock of the view from the academy and the ward -- Dignity in the courtroom : general overview -- Consent, confidentiality, privacy, medical research and resources -- Human enhancement and cloning technologies -- Reproductive choide and the unborn -- The end of life -- The use and abuse of body parts. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1849461775 9781849461771 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011293339 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Respect for persons--Law and legislation<br/>Dignity.<br/>Bioethics.<br/>Human rights.<br/>Bioethical Issues--legislation & jurisprudence<br/>Personhood<br/>Legislation as Topic
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>K3249  / .F67 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>341.48