Publisher | Oxford Univ PR |
ISBN 13 | 9780190608071 |
ISBN 10 | 0190608072 |
Author | Professor of Sociology John H Evans |
Book Format | Hardcover |
Language | English |
Book Description | Scholars claim that if the public has particular definitions of a human they will treat others like objects or animals. This book examines these claims and finds that some definitions do lead to maltreatment, but the definitions of a majority of the |
About the Author | John H. Evans is professor of sociology at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of two books that explain the origins of American public bioethical debate and one that examines religious people's views of reproductive genetics. He has also published many articles on religion and politics as well as science and religion. |
Publication Date | 2016-08-01 |
Number of Pages | 272 pages |
What Is a Human?: What the Answers Mean for Human Rights