Emergent Medicine and the Law

byP.-L. Chau(Author), Jonathan Herring(Author) This book examines the relationship between law and scientific advancement, with a particular focus on the theory of evolution and medical innovation. Historically, the law has struggled to keep pace with modern medical advances. The authors demonstrate that the laws that govern human behaviour must evolve in response to such advances. This book describes how evolution shapes us humans and allows us to understand processes from ageing to decision making, and examines recent medical developments related to reproduction, neurosciences, sexuality, illness, bodily autonomy, and death, while considering the ethical, philosophical and legal implications of those developments. Product Details Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan; 1st ed. 2021 edition (February 5, 2021) Language:English Hardcover:330 pages ISBN-10:3030602079 ISBN-13:978-3030602079 ISBN-13:9783030602079 eText ISBN: 9783030602086 Item Weight:1.23 pounds Dimensions:5.83 x 0.75 x 8.27 inches