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Ethics for the "New Biology"
Kieffer, George H.
American Biology Teacher, 39, 2, 80-84,104, Feb 77
Discusses biological contributions to the changes occurring in today's society, stressing the need for modifying traditional ethics. Issues include contraception and abortion, fetal research, population control and food supply, individual freedom versus common welfare, and euthanasia. Suggests that study in personal and group ethics be incorporated in our educational system. (CS)
Descriptors: Abortions, Biology, Contraception, Ethics, Moral Values, Population Growth, Science Education, Social Attitudes, Social Values, World Problems
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