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Human Medical Research

Human Medical Research Ethical, Legal and Socio-Cultural Aspects

2012nd edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

Medical research involving human subjects has contributed to considerable advancements in our knowledge, and to medical benefits. At the same time the development of new technologies as well as further globalisation of medical research raises questions that require the attention of researchers from a range of disciplines. This book gathers the contributions of researchers from nine different countries, who analyse recent developments in medical research from ethical, historical, legal and socio-cultural perspectives. In addition to reflections on innovations in science such as genetic databases and the concept of "targeted therapy" the book also includes analyses regarding the ethico-legal regulation of new technologies such as human tissue banking or the handling of genetic information potentially relevant for participants in medical research. Country and culture-specific aspects that are relevant to human medical research from a global perspective also play a part. The value of multi- and interdisciplinary analysis that includes the perspectives of scholars from normative and empirical disciplines is a shared premise of each contribution.

Book information

ISBN: 9783034807630
Publisher: Springer Basel
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2012nd edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 188
Weight: 322g
Height: 234mm
Width: 157mm
Spine width: 11mm