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CSPI's Spring 2011 list is printed, bound, and delivered! New titles include Bioethics in Canada: A Philosophical Introduction, called "the best textbook for philosophical bioethics of which I am aware" by Carolyn Ells at McGill University, and A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada, praised as "much needed and...unique" by Marina Morrow at Simon Fraser University. You can browse all our spring books by scrolling through the Featured Titles on our homepage.
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Price (CDN)
$59.95
By Elliot Goldner, Emily Jenkins, Jessica Palma and Dan Bilsker
Published:
May 2011
ISBN-13:
978-1-55130-391-8
Format:
300pp, Paperback
Description:
A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada is the first book to cover the full spectrum of mental health in Canada, from synapse to society. Written in an accessible style, it applies an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates insights from both the physical and social sciences to expand the way readers think about mental health.
The chapters address a wide range of issues, including substance use, children and youth, older adults, stigma and discrimination, workplace mental health, gender, sexuality, culture, ethnicity, response to disasters, emergencies and acute problems, diagnosis, treatment, and mental health professions and practices. Each chapter includes extensive pedagogical tools, providing a superb grounding for students of medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, and public health, as well as people already working in the field of mental health. In addition, the engaging presentation makes this an ideal introduction for members of the general public who want to learn more about this important subject.
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Price (CDN)
$69.95
A Philosophical Introduction
By Carol Collier and Rachel Haliburton
Published:
March 2011
ISBN-13:
978-1-55130-377-2
Format:
368pp, Paperback
Description:
Bioethics in Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical, historical, and medical concepts that shape contemporary debates in biomedical ethics.
Central to its focus is an exploration of the ways in which both modern medicine and bioethical debates are shaped by philosophical assumptions and commitments. It provides an extensive introduction to moral theory and the principles of bioethics, and each chapter includes a philosophical reflection that provides in-depth analysis of relevant philosophical topics. Each chapter begins with a description of a landmark case, and contains original case studies for student analysis. In addition, a method for analyzing case studies is presented. The book also includes short excerpts of significant bioethical writings by historical and contemporary thinkers, as well as recommendations for further reading.
Balancing Canadian content with an international perspective, and connecting theoretical considerations to practical ethical conflicts, this groundbreaking book is well suited to a variety of teaching styles in philosophy, medicine, health sciences, and related disciplines.
Topics include:
- Ethical theories and ethical tools
- Distributive justice
- Health care professional-patient relationships
- Medical research
- Reproductive technologies
- Genetics and cloning
- Abortion and maternal-fetal conflicts
- Brain death and organ transplantation
- Death and dying
- Medical paradigms and non-standard treatment
Rachel Haliburton is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sudbury-Laurentian University.
Carol Collier is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sudbury-Laurentian University.
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Canadian Scholars’ Press gratefully acknowledges financial support for our publishing activities from the Ontario Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Media Development Corporation and the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund.
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