A Bioethicist's Dictionary

“Eisenhower superbly captures the complexity of bioethics in this compendium of terms, concepts, and historical figures. It is particularly valuable for those trained in medicine, natural sciences, or humanities who wish to understand how these areas of knowledge mesh and clash within this multidisciplinary field. Inclusion of major influential moral philosophies and religions firmly equips the reader to probe the historical depths and contemporary challenges of bioethics.”
—James J. Rusthoven, Department of Oncology, McMaster University, emeritus

“How can we communicate important things with one another without shared language and understanding? A Bioethicist’s Dictionary is an exciting and interesting translation tool—truly useful for any student or professional in bioethics. . . . It is refreshing to have this contemporary bioethics resource to meet the multidisciplinary need to truly become interdisciplinary through a shared understanding of words and ideas.”
—Heidi A. Monroe, School of Health Sciences, Seattle Pacific University

“Eisenhower makes an important contribution to bioethical literacy for professionals, scholars, and the public, and for scientists, humanists, and religious communities. A Bioethicist’s Dictionary displays and advances Eisenhower’s expansive understanding of bioethics as an ‘ethics of life’ by presenting short summaries of bioethical topics from A-Z and of major historical figures. Numerous cross-references invite the reader to make conceptual connections and patterns in exploring the world of bioethics.”
—Courtney S. Campbell, Oregon State University