The international trafficking of human organs
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This volume examines the issue of human organ trafficking from the perspectives of criminal justice; business and economic; medical, ethical, and philosophical; and theological. It presents case studies of the trafficking of body parts occurring in the U.S. and Mexico, examines the increase in organ harvestingfrom Chinese prisoners, and describes widespread instances of trafficking in Europe. Next, it examines the economic ramifications of possible legislation of the sale of body parts. It explores ethical issues surrounding the kidney shortage and incentives to promote donation. It also offers arguments for and against compensation for transplant organs from philosophical and religious perspectives.
- ISBN: 978-1-4398-6789-1
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 286
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés