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18 produkter
Morality and the Law
Häftad, 1988
273 kr
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All civilised societies share a common desire for internal order and security. For this reason, among others, moral codes and legal structures are developed to give form to social belief systems, to regulate interpersonal relations, and to promulgate ideals of appropriate behaviour. But what should …
Euthanasia
Häftad, 1989
317 kr
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Whether it be disconnecting life-support systems, choosing not to resuscitate, administering a lethal overdose, or choosing not to commence life-sustaining measures, the public is deeply divided: should these actions be viewed as "mercy killing," or are they acts of murder pure and simple? Is there …
Contemporary Essays on Greek Ideas
The Kilgore Festschrift
Av Robert M. Baird, William F. Cooper m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
1037 kr
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This book stands as a testimony to the creative impact of W. J. Kilgore's teaching on the minds of his students. The contributors were each once students of Dr. Kilgore, and this collection of essays is designed to contribute to scholarly work in philosophy, at the same time serving as a tribute to …
Homosexuality
Häftad, 1995
363 kr
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This could be the most controversial book yet. Its balanced approach could risk the wrath of advocates and critics alike, offering powerful essays on four key issues: the causes of homosexuality, disputes about the role the courts should play, gays and the military, and religious attitudes toward …
Pornography
Private Right or Public Menace?
Av Robert M. Baird, Stuart E. Rosenbaum
Häftad, 1998
307 kr
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The marketing of sexual products and services in cyberspace has propelled the pornography debate into new and unchartered territory. Congressmen and anti-porn activists are lobbying just as hard today against "cyberporn" as they were thirty years ago against "dirty" magazines.An all new section in …
Media & Morality
Av Robert M. Baird, William E. Loges m. fl.
Häftad, 1999
290 kr
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From the blaming of Princess Diana's death on news photographers to the public apology by CNN over its erroneous Vietnam-nerve-gas story, journalism and the American media in general are being placed under the microscope. The media-now more powerful than ever before due to computer advances, cable …
Hatred, Bigotry, and Prejudice
Definitions, Causes & Solutions
Av Robert M. Baird, Stuart E. Rosenbaum
Häftad, 1999
306 kr
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An armed assault on a Jewish community centre in Los Angeles, synagogues set ablaze in Sacramento, the shootings of ethnic minorities in Illinois, the murder of a gay couple in northern California - these hate crimes have all been linked to white supremacists and are painful reminders that violent …
Cyberethics
Social & Moral Issues in the Computer Age
Av Robert M. Baird, Reagan Mays Ramsower m. fl.
Häftad, 2000
386 kr
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The amazing transformation of society brought about by the wide dispersion of computers has given rise to new moral dilemmas. With the rapid development of this technology, the impact of computers on privacy, personal identity, intellectual property, and the form and practice of democracy is …
Ethics of Abortion
Pro-Life Vs. Pro-Choice
Av Robert M. Baird, Stuart E. Rosenbaum
Häftad, 2001
311 kr
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Comprehensive and balanced, this new third edition again makes available the most useful writing on the controversial abortion issue. Twenty-four essays and four excerpts from landmark Supreme Court decisions - including eleven new outstanding contributions - cover the history of abortion in the …
Caring for the Dying
Critical Issues at the Edge of Life
Av Robert M. Baird, Stuart E. Rosenbaum
Häftad, 2003
305 kr
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Since 1997, when Oregon enacted a law permitting physician-assisted suicide, the public debate over end-of-life issues has turned in a new direction. A major response to this law has been increased attention to providing support for the dying in ways that lessen the felt need for assisted suicide. …
Civil Liberties Vs. National Security In A Post 9/11 World
Av M. Katherine B. Darmer, Robert M. Baird m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
306 kr
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In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, national security concerns have been in the forefront of public consciousness and federal authorities. But with the speedy passage of the U.S.A. PATRIOT Act after 9/11, some citizens have criticized the government for unduly curtailing civil liberties under …
Same-sex Marriage
The Moral And Legal Debate
Av Robert M. Baird, Stuart E. Rosenbaum
Häftad, 2004
286 kr
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On May 17, 2004, Massachusetts began performing marriages of same-sex couples. That state's Supreme Judicial Court had ruled in Goodridge v. Massachusetts Department of Public Health that "barring an individual from the protections, benefits, and obligations of civil marriage solely because that …
Morality, Justice, and the Law
The Continuing Debate
Av M. Katherine B. Darmer, Robert M. Baird
Häftad, 2007
288 kr
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What should society or individuals do when the compelling dictates of personal conscience conflict with the law? To what extent should lawyers and lawmakers be influenced by considerations of morality? Are there principles that go beyond legal jurisdiction to justify acts of civil disobedience? Is …
Disability
The Social, Political, and Ethical Debate
Av Robert M. Baird, Stuart E. Rosenbaum m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
206 kr
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What is it like to experience disability? What are the prevailing cultural attitudes toward those who experience disability? How do social norms and public policies affect those experiencing disability? This book provides a vivid and concrete introduction to the wealth of social, political and …
Death Penalty
Debating the Moral, Legal, and Political Issues
Av Robert M. Baird, Stuart E. Rosenbaum
Häftad, 2011
259 kr
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This collection of authoritative essays by noted professionals in law, psychology, civil rights, and journalism addresses vitally important questions at the center of the debate over capital punishmentin thoughtful yet compelling ways. The heart of the book consists of edited excerpts from two …
Animal Experimentation
Häftad, 1991
282 kr
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The direct mail campaigns of powerful animal rights lobbies and their guerrilla tactics against animal laboratories certainly demonstrate where they stand. Equally compelling are those who argue that medical progress and consumer safety are significantly enhanced by research using animals. This …
Intelligent Design
Science or Religion? Critical Perspectives
Av Robert M. Baird, Stuart E. Rosenbaum
Häftad, 2007
254 kr
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On December 20, 2005, Federal District Court Judge John E. Jones III ruled that Intelligent Design was not science but an unconstitutional intrusion of religion into the school curriculum. His decision upheld contentions by parents in the Dover, PA, school district that school board members …
