The Price of Perfection Individualism and Society in the Era of Biomedical Enhancement |
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Author:
| Mehlman, Maxwell J. |
Series title: | Bioethics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8018-9263-9 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $31.00 |
Book Description:
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Few would question the necessity of artificial limbs for amputees. But what of surgery to lengthen the legs of children who are merely shorter than average? Hardly anyone would challenge the decision to prescribe Aricept to people with dementia. But is it acceptable to give the same medication to airline pilots seeking sharper mental focus on ......
Few would question the necessity of artificial limbs for amputees. But what of surgery to lengthen the legs of children who are merely shorter than average? Hardly anyone would challenge the decision to prescribe Aricept to people with dementia. But is it acceptable to give the same medication to airline pilots seeking sharper mental focus on ......