Description
| Product ID: | 9781032067650 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | The Ethics of ... |
| Title: | The Ethics of Pandemics |
| Subtitle: | An Introduction |
| Authors: | Author: Iwao Hirose |
| Page Count: | 144 |
| Subjects: | Ethics and moral philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Social and political philosophy, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Personal and public health / health education, Social & political philosophy, Medical ethics & professional conduct, Personal & public health |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating With the use of case studies and a clear philosophical approach, The Ethics of Pandemics is a much-needed introduction to some of the most important moral issues surrounding pandemics. It is essential reading for students working in ethics, applied ethics, medical ethics, and bioethics. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has brought a broad range of ethical problems to the forefront, raising fundamental questions about the role of government in response to such outbreaks, the scarcity and allocation of health care resources, the unequal distribution of health risks and economic impacts, and the extent to which individual freedom can be restricted. In this clear introduction to the topic Iwao Hirose explores these ethical questions and analyzes the central issues in the ethics of pandemic response and preparedness such as:
With the use of real-life examples and a clear philosophical approach, The Ethics of Pandemics is a much-needed introduction to some of the most important ethical issues surrounding pandemics. It is essential reading for students of ethics, bioethics, and political philosophy and will also be of interest to those working in related areas such as public policy, public health, health law, nursing, and life sciences. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-11-15 |
