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a multidisciplinary perspective

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The international trafficking of human organs

a multidisciplinary perspective

"International illicit trade in human organs is on the increase, fueled by growing demand and unscrupulous traffickers. In order to truly understand the problem of organ trafficking, an analysis should take into account the various perspectives that come into play in this multifaceted issue. With contributions from international scholars and experts, The International Trafficking of Human Organs: A Multidisciplinary Perspective provides a broad-based exploration of this controversial phenomenon.Divided into four parts, the book examines the issue of human organ trafficking from the perspectives of criminal justice; business and economic; medical, ethical, and philosophical; and theological. The book begins by presenting case studies of the trafficking of body parts occurring in the U.S. and Mexico. It examines the increase in organ harvesting from Chinese prisoners and describes widespread instances of trafficking in Europe. Diverse perspectives Next, it examines the economic ramifications of possible legislation of the sale of body parts and discusses other proposals for increasing the supply of kidneys and other organs. 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 Kantian, Dworkinian, and other perspectives. Lastly, theologians discuss opposing Catholic and Protestant perspectives on the sale of human organs.Learning toolsEach chapter provides discussion questions to provoke vigorous debate and references to facilitate further study. The wide-ranging analysis provided by this volume is certain to enhance further inquiry into a disturbing and increasingly prevalent issue"--

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Taylor & Francis
Language
English

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Cover of: International Trafficking of Human Organs
International Trafficking of Human Organs
2019, Taylor & Francis Group
in English
Cover of: International Trafficking of Human Organs
International Trafficking of Human Organs: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
2011, Taylor & Francis Group
in English
Cover of: The international trafficking of human organs
The international trafficking of human organs: a multidisciplinary perspective
2011, Taylor & Francis
in English
Cover of: International Trafficking of Human Organs
International Trafficking of Human Organs: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
2011, Taylor & Francis Group
in English

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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Boca Raton, FL
Series
Advances in police theory and practice

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
364.15
Library of Congress
HV6627 .I58 2011, HV6627

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25054011M
Internet Archive
internationaltra00leon
ISBN 13
9781439867891
LCCN
2011035906
OCLC/WorldCat
781261822

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