Encyclopedia of Ethics
3 volumes

580 entries cover the spectrum of ethics, including metaethics, ethical theory, perrenial moral problems and political, social and legal theory. It includes survey articles on trends and eras; summaries of leading concepts, principles and theoretical problems; and biographical entries on contemporary philosophers whose eminence makes their inclusion appropriate.

Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics
4 volumes

The Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics is based on twelve major categories, such as Biomedical Ethics and Environmental Ethics. Religious traditions that embody normative beliefs, as well as classical theories of ethics, are explored in a non-judgmental manner. Each of the twelve categories is divided into discrete areas that are covered by 5,000-6,000 word articles. Each of the 281 articles begins with a definition of the subject and includes a table of contents, glossary of key terms, and bibliography. Second- and third- level headings, boxes, sidebars, and the like emphasize the reference-oriented nature of the material.

Encyclopedia of Bioethics
5 volumes

Covers healthcare ethics in all its aspects, including fertility and reproduction, genetics, pediatrics, public health, mental health, human subjects and animal research, bioterrorism, organ donation and transplant, death and dying, and healthcare access. Includes cross-cultural approaches, comparative religious and philosophical ethics, and global perspectives.

New Catholic Encyclopedia
15 volumes

A scholarly presentation of persons and subjects related to Catholicism and the humanities, this book is the first place to turn for answers for questions on topics such as abortion, divorce, cloning, and reproductive technologies. In addition to the hundreds of new, signed articles on a wide variety of topics, this edition also features biographies of contemporary religious figures, thousands of photos, maps, and illustrations, and completely updated bibliographical citations.