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Protecting the human body: legal and bioethical perspectives form around the world

Orfali Kristina, Schamps Geneviève, Feuillet-Liger Brigitte
Publication date 16/06/2016
EAN: 9782802751656
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Reflections on the protection of the body of people in a society where medicine has significant powers over the bodies. Biomedicine has generated many benefits but it can also bring its share of risks. How do diff... See full description
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PublisherBRUYLANT
Page Count394
Languagefr
AuthorOrfali Kristina, Schamps Geneviève, Feuillet-Liger Brigitte
FormatPaperback / softback
Product typeBook
Publication date16/06/2016
Weight630 g
Dimensions (thickness x width x height)2.20 x 15.80 x 23.60 cm
Reflections on the protection of the body of people in a society where medicine has significant powers over the bodies. Biomedicine has generated many benefits but it can also bring its share of risks. How do different countries ensure the legal and/or ethical protection of their citizens in this context? This book analyzes the nature and scope of such a protection.