Medical ethics in China: a transcultural interpretation

by Nie, Jing-Bao

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Title Statements

Full title :Medical ethics in China : a transcultural interpretation / Jing-Bao Nie.

Summary

"Drawing from a wide range of primary historical and sociological sources, this book presents medical ethics in China from a Chinese-Western comparative perspective, and in doing so it provides a fascinating exploration of cultural differences and commonalities exhibited by China and the West in medicine and medical ethics. The book focuses on a number of key issues in medical ethics including: attitudes towards foetuses; disclosure of information by medical professionals; informed consent; professional medical ethics; and human rights. This careful examination not only provides insights into Chinese viewpoints, but also sheds light on the appropriate methods for comparative culture and ethical research. Through its analysis, Jing-Bao Nie seeks to put forward a theory of "transcultural bioethics", an ethical paradigm which upholds the primacy of morality whilst resisting cultural stereotypes, and appreciating the internal plurality, richness, dynamism and openness of medical ethics in any culture. Medical Ethics in China will be of particular interest to students and academics in the fields of Medical Law, Bioethics and Medical Ethics as well as Chinese/Asian Studies and Comparative (Chinese-Western) Cultural Studies."--Provided by publisher

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2011.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2011.

The Physical Object

Description:XIX, 272 Seiten ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780415689496, 041568949X, 9780203138175, 0203138171
oclc:ocn816351782
LC Classification:R725.5
Dewey Decimal:174.20951

Subjects

China Cross-Cultural Comparison Cross-cultural studies Culture culture note Droits de l'homme (Droit international) Ethics, Medical Éthique médicale Études transculturelles Human rights Kulturvergleich LAW -- Comparative Law -- General LAW -- Medical Law & Legislation Medical ethic Medical ethic -- Cross-cultural studies… Medical ethics MEDIZINISCHE ETHIK