Ethical issues and debates

Perhaps never before has an objective, evidence-based review of the intersection between gun violence and mental illness been more sorely needed or more timely.

Undivided Rights captures the evolving and largely unknown activist history of women of color organizing for reproductive justice on their own behalf.

In the summer of 2014, renowned American Indian studies professor Steven Salaita had his appointment to a tenured professorship revoked by the board of trustees of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Bestselling author Jeffrey Masson shows us what the animals at the top of the food chain-orca whales, big cats, etc.

Few moments in Civil Rights history are as important as the morning of Sunday April 9, 1939 when Marian Anderson sang before a throng of thousands lined up along the Mall by the Lincoln Memorial.

The United States has poured over a billion dollars into a network of interagency intelligence centers called ';fusion centers.

Secret Sin: When God's People Choose Abortion was written because abortion is one of the last great secret sins that remains "e;in the closet.

This timely work is a balanced overview of end-of-life issues related to euthanasia and assisted suicide.

He presided over 61,000 abortionsone of which was suffered by his then-girlfriendand directed the largest abortion clinic in the world.

For over a generation, shocking cases of censorship at Americas colleges and universities have taught students the wrong lessons about living in a free society.

For over a generation, shocking cases of censorship at Americas colleges and universities have taught students the wrong lessons about living in a free society.

Free speech is in crisis on Americas campuses.

This is a surreal time for freedom of speech.

Paul Krassner's style of personal journalism constantly blurs the line between observer and participant.

Letters from prison, songs, poems, and courtroom statements, plus tributes to the Russian punk band that shook the world.

Few issues have polarized Canadians and Americans as much as the abortion debate.

There is, in general, no doubt regarding the ethical and human behaviour aspects of the research work of any type.

Information, communication and automation technology (ICAT) ethics is the branch of applied ethics and technoethics which investigates the social and ethical issues of the integrated multidisciplinary ICAT field in the broad sense that includes all kinds of automated systems through the use of ICT and computer-based systems (autonomous control systems, communication systems, software agents, robotic systems, etc.

"e;A crucial intervention to both critical studies of consumption and research into activism.

"e;A crucial intervention to both critical studies of consumption and research into activism.

A global history of free speech, from the ancient world to today.

Deepfake technology can create video evidence of just about anything: Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie in an orgy.

Cutting across disciplines from science and technology studies to the arts and humanities, this thought-provoking collection engages with key issues of social exclusion, inequality, power and knowledge in the context of COVID-19.

Cutting across disciplines from science and technology studies to the arts and humanities, this thought-provoking collection engages with key issues of social exclusion, inequality, power and knowledge in the context of COVID-19.

The concept of transhumanism emerged in the middle of the 20th century, and has influenced discussions around AI, brain-computer interfaces, genetic technologies and life extension.

The concept of transhumanism emerged in the middle of the 20th century, and has influenced discussions around AI, brain-computer interfaces, genetic technologies and life extension.

Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2021 An anthropologist visits the frontiers of genetics, medicine, and technology to ask: whose values are guiding gene-editing experiments, and what are the implications for humanity?

Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2021 An anthropologist visits the frontiers of genetics, medicine, and technology to ask: whose values are guiding gene-editing experiments, and what are the implications for humanity?

The word 'data' has entered everyday conversation, but do we really understand what it means?

The word 'data' has entered everyday conversation, but do we really understand what it means?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, yet it causes damage to society in ways that can't be fixed.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, yet it causes damage to society in ways that can't be fixed.

People often believe that we can overcome the profound environmental and climate crises we face by smart systems, green innovations and more recycling.

People often believe that we can overcome the profound environmental and climate crises we face by smart systems, green innovations and more recycling.

Digital technologies should be making life easier.

Digital technologies should be making life easier.

The liberating promise of big data and social media to create more responsive democracies and workplaces is overshadowed by a nightmare of election meddling, privacy invasion, fake news and an exploitative gig economy.

The liberating promise of big data and social media to create more responsive democracies and workplaces is overshadowed by a nightmare of election meddling, privacy invasion, fake news and an exploitative gig economy.

Examining the changing pluralities of contemporary abortion debate in Britain, this innovative and important book shows why it is necessary to move beyond an understanding of abortion politics as characterised in binary terms by 'pro-choice' versus 'pro-life'.

Examining the changing pluralities of contemporary abortion debate in Britain, this innovative and important book shows why it is necessary to move beyond an understanding of abortion politics as characterised in binary terms by 'pro-choice' versus 'pro-life'.

'Profound, lyrical, and fascinating, Life's Edge will give you a newfound appreciation for life itself.

An activist and an actor reflect on Edward Snowden and the surveillance state in this collection that "e;reads like a whistleblower's travel diary"e; (Disorient).

Enjoy delicious, affordable comfort meals with Good Food for Bad Days, a collection of easy dishes to make when you're in low spirits.

'This is a life-changing book.

Three main questions may be asked with reference to immigration:First: Have we any right to regulate immigration?

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