• Biomedical Ethics

    Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian

    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.
    • 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
    • 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.

    Websites

    Download a PDF version of this research guide by clicking HERE.

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