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The Picture of Health: Medical Ethics and the Movies

The Picture of Health: Medical Ethics and the Movies

OXFORD UNIV PR

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Film and literature have long been mined for interesting examples and case studies in order to teach biomedical ethics to students. This volume presents a collection of about 80 very brief, accessible essays written by international experts from medicine, social sciences, and the humanities, all of whom have experience using film in their teaching of medical ethics. Each essay focuses on a single scene and the ethical issues it raises, and the volume editors have provided strict guidelines for what each essay must do, while also allowing for some creative freedom. While some of the films are obvious candidates with medical themes -- "Million Dollar Baby", "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" -- some are novel choices, such as "Pan's Labyrinth" or "As Good as it Gets". The book will contain several general introductory chapters to major sections, and a complete filmography and cross-index at the end of the book where readers can look up individual films or ethical issues.
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Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PR
Bisac Major Subject
Performing Arts
Bisac Minor Subject
Film - General
Binding Type
Paperback
Country Of Origin
US
Number Of Units
1
Length
9.2 Inches
Barcode Indicator
EAN
Width
6.1 Inches
Publication Date
1970-01-01
Height
1.5 Inches
ISBN 10
0199735360
Weight
1.6 Pounds
Book EAN
9780199735365
Target Audiance
Adults

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