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Tom beauchamp, of georgetown university, and james childress, of the university of virginia, have produced a splendid sixth edition of their classic book on biomedical ethics. Principles of biomedical ethics by tom l beauchamp, james. Beauchamp s research interests are in hume and the history of modern philosophy and practical ethics, especially biomedical ethics and business ethics. James f childress this book is a comprehensive and accessible introduction into the field of biomedical ethics. Principles of biomedical ethics principles of biomedical. Buy principles of biomedical ethics 6th edition 9780195335705 by tom l. Principles of biomedical ethics by beauchamp, tom l.

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