The Oxford Handbook of Practical Ethics

The Oxford Handbook of Practical Ethics is a lively and authoritative guide to current thought about ethical issues in all areas of human activity--personal medical sexual social political judicial and international from the natural world to the world of business. Twenty-eight topics are covered in specially written surveys by leading figures in their fields: each gives an authoritative map of the ethical terrain explaining how the debate has developed in recent years engaging critically with the most notable work in the area and pointing directions for future work. The Handbook will be essential reading and a fascinating resource of ideas and information for academics and students across a wide range of disciplines.