Biomedical Ethics
By Lura Sanborn - Reference Librarian June 26th, 2009
Reference Books
Looking for background information? Need to narrow your topic? Begin with a Reference book. The list below identifies Reference books recommended for those researching Bioethics. You may find other useful Reference materials during your research process.
- World Book Encyclopedia REF 031 W89
- Encyclopedia Britannica REF 032 En2
- Encyclopedia of Ethics REF 170.3 B38
- Encyclopedia of Bioethics REF 174.2 B52
- Bibliography of Bioethics REF 174.2 B526
- Bioethics, Healthcare, and the Law REF 174.2 H35
Britannica Online: This is the electronic version of the print edition listed above.
Circulating Books
The following terms are recommended as subject searches in the Library’s online catalog:
- Bioethics
- Bioethics, Religious aspects
- Cloning
- Contraception
- Genetic Engineering
- Medical Ethics
- Right to die
Library Databases
All library databases are accessible HERE.
Databases recommended for researching Biomedical Ethics:
- CQ Researcher: Provides thousands of non-biased reports and analysis (each about 20-30 pages in length) focusing on political and social issues.
- Search using keywords related to your topic.
- For example: “Fetal tissue research”
- Search tip: Note the linked “Related Reports” listed on the right-hand side of any report.
- Search using keywords related to your topic.
- JSTOR: Provides access to dozens of scholarly science journals as well as hundreds of additional academic journals.
- Search using keywords related to your topic.
- For example: Genome AND Obesity
- As you become more familiar with your topic, consider adding additional, specific terminology to refine your searches.
- For example: “human cloning” AND “reproductive technology” AND sheep AND stable
- Search using keywords related to your topic.
- ProQuest: Provides access to thousands of current U.S. magazines and newspapers. Many of these magazines and newspapers discuss current affairs.
- Search using keywords related to your topic.
- For example: “Managed Care” AND Elderly
- Search tip: Note the recommendations in the Topic box above your search results.
- Search using keywords related to your topic.
Websites
- The American Journal of Bioethics
- Bioethics at Georgetown University
- Google Scholar
- Hastings Center
- Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics
Download a PDF version of this research guide by clicking HERE.
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