Bioethical debate has seldom been more vibrant, or more important. Although some people dispute whether it is even a discipline, bioethics claims the high ground by tackling some of the most complex and sensitive issues confronting modern society. From discussions about abortion to end of life, bioethicists are there. They carry the flag for informed and contentious argument, be it over assisted reproduction, cloning or stem-cell research. Ronald Lindsay, a lawyer with a doctorate in bioethics, is particularly well placed to bring his voice to the arena in his new book, Future Bioethics.
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