Solidarity in Biomedicine and Beyond (Cambridge Bioethics and Law)
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Reprint, 6/14/2018
EAN 9781107424784, ISBN10: 110742478X
Paperback, 248 pages, 22.8 x 15.3 x 1.3 cm
Language: English
In times of global economic and political crises, the notion of solidarity is gaining new currency. This book argues that a solidarity-based perspective can help us to find new ways to address pressing problems. Exemplified by three case studies from the field of biomedicine: databases for health and disease research, personalised healthcare, and organ donation, it explores how solidarity can make a difference in how we frame problems, and in the policy solutions that we can offer.
1. Solidarity. A brief history of a concept, and a project
Part I. Theorising Solidarity
2. Solidarity - intellectual background and important themes
3. What is solidarity?
4. Solidarity - normative approaches
Part II. Solidarity in Practice
5. Solidarity in practice I
governing health databases
6. Solidarity in practice II
personalised medicine and health care
7. Solidarity and organ donation
Part III. Conclusions
8. Solidarity with whom? Conclusions and ways forward.