Bücher von George P. Smith

This book examines the place of human dignity as a normative standard, principle, or right in domestic and global health care decision-making. The contentious issue of end-of-life care serves the foundation of the analysis of human dignity as a human right.

Beset by socio-legal challenges and questions regarding its relevance today, the family and traditional family values are being tested, re-evaluated and redesigned. This work focuses on current debate on family values, providing a framework for decision making in topical problem areas.

Presenting insights into the decision-making processes of the Age of Biotechnology, this book shows how religion, law and medical science interact in shaping, directing and informing the political processes. It is of interest to scholars and practitioners in the fields of religion and theology, philosophy, ethics, law, science, and medicine.