The international trafficking of human organs : a multidisciplinary perspective / [edited by] Leonard Territo and Rande Matteson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Territo, Leonard.

Matteson, Rande.

Series:

Advances in police theory and practice series.

Advances in police theory and practice series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organ trafficking.

Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc--Law and legislation.

Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc.

Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc--Moral and ethical aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (276 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Fla. : Taylor & Francis, 2012.

Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

International illicit trade in human organs is on the increase, fueled by growing demand and unscrupulous traffickers. In order to truly understand the problem of organ trafficking, an analysis should take into account the various perspectives that come into play in this multifaceted issue. With contributions from international scholars and experts, The International Trafficking of Human Organs: A Multidisciplinary Perspective provides a broad-based exploration of this controversial phenomenon.Divided into four parts, the book examines the issue of human organ trafficking from the perspectives of criminal justice; business and economic; medical, ethical, and philosophical; and theological. The book begins by presenting case studies of the trafficking of body parts occurring in the U.S. and Mexico. It examines the increase in organ harvesting from Chinese prisoners and describes widespread instances of trafficking in Europe. Diverse perspectives Next, it examines the economic ramifications of possible legislation of the sale of body parts and discusses other proposals for increasing the supply of kidneys and other organs. It explores ethical issues surrounding the kidney shortage and incentives to promote donation. It also offers arguments for and against compensation for transplant organs from Kantian, Dworkinian, and other perspectives. Lastly, theologians discuss opposing Catholic and Protestant perspectives on the sale of human organs.Learning toolsEach chapter provides discussion questions to provoke vigorous debate and references to facilitate further study. The wide-ranging analysis provided by this volume is certain to enhance further inquiry into a disturbing and increasingly prevalent issue-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

section 1. A criminal justice perspective

section 2. A business and economic perspective

section 3. A medical, ethical, and philosophical perspective

section 4. A theological perspective.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

1-04-008113-4

0-429-24876-8

1-283-27964-9

9786613279644

1-4398-6790-9

9780429248764

OCLC:

757261004