An account of the nature and value of the family within a liberal society. Itdefines 'family', and assesses the right to have a family, whether the familypromotes injustice, and what future there is for the family in the face of significant changes. DAVID ARCHARD is Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy at the University of Lancaster, UK. He has published widely in applied ethics, political and legal philosophy. He is a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, and Honorary Chair of the Society for Applied Philosophy. INDICE: Preface - Introduction - The Nature of the Family - The Right to aFamily - The Constitution of the Family - The Ideal of the Family and the Ideal Family - Just Families - The Future of the Family - Concluding Thoughts - Bibliography – Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-58059-6
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 160
- Fecha Publicación: 21/12/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido