Mappes, Thomas A.,
Social ethics : morality and social policy / Thomas A. Mappes, Jane S. Zembaty. - Fifth edition. - United States of America : The McGraw-HIll Companies, Inc., c1997. - xii, 525 pages ; 28 cm.
includes bibliographical references.
Contents: Chapter 1 Abortion — Chapter 2 Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide — Chapter 3 The death penalty — Chapter 4 Sexual morality — Chapter 5 Pornography, hate speech, and censorship — Chapter 6 Sexism, racism, and oppression — Chapter 7 Affirmative action — Chapter 8 Economic justice and welfare — Chapter 9 World hunger and global justice — Chapter 10 Animals — Chapter 11 The environment.
"Perfect for introductory ethics courses, this popular anthology encourages a critical examination of contemporary moral problems by presenting differing viewpoints on issues like the death penalty; euthanasia; hate speech and censorship; world hunger and global justice; and the environment. The readings, half of which are new to this Fifth Edition, include relevant opinions, as well as selections from the work of some of the most respected contemporary writers and thinkers." —Provided by the publisher
Adult
Text in English
9780070401433 [paperback]
Social ethics.
United States--Social policy.
United Stated--Moral conditions.
Social ethics : morality and social policy / Thomas A. Mappes, Jane S. Zembaty. - Fifth edition. - United States of America : The McGraw-HIll Companies, Inc., c1997. - xii, 525 pages ; 28 cm.
includes bibliographical references.
Contents: Chapter 1 Abortion — Chapter 2 Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide — Chapter 3 The death penalty — Chapter 4 Sexual morality — Chapter 5 Pornography, hate speech, and censorship — Chapter 6 Sexism, racism, and oppression — Chapter 7 Affirmative action — Chapter 8 Economic justice and welfare — Chapter 9 World hunger and global justice — Chapter 10 Animals — Chapter 11 The environment.
"Perfect for introductory ethics courses, this popular anthology encourages a critical examination of contemporary moral problems by presenting differing viewpoints on issues like the death penalty; euthanasia; hate speech and censorship; world hunger and global justice; and the environment. The readings, half of which are new to this Fifth Edition, include relevant opinions, as well as selections from the work of some of the most respected contemporary writers and thinkers." —Provided by the publisher
Adult
Text in English
9780070401433 [paperback]
Social ethics.
United States--Social policy.
United Stated--Moral conditions.