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Author Lizza, John P., 1957-

Title Persons, humanity, and the definition of death / John P. Lizza.

Publication Info. Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006.

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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Stacks  RA1063 .L59 2006    Available  ---
Description xii, 212 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-205) and index.
Contents Establishment of the biological paradigm -- Defining death: beyond biology -- Concepts of person -- Persons as substances -- The constitutive view of persons -- Persons as human organisms -- Persons as qualities or phases of human organisms -- Public policy and the definition of death.
Subject Death -- Proof and certification.
Death -- Proof and certification.
Brain death.
Brain death.
Humanity.
Humanity.
Persons.
Persons.
Medical jurisprudence.
Medical jurisprudence.
ISBN 0801882508 hardcover alkaline paper