An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: Theory and Cases

Year 1999
Pages 417

Worth buying if: You teach or study veterinary ethics or animal welfare.

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Summary

Bernard E. Rollin combines ethical theory and clinical cases to introduce core moral issues facing veterinarians, from animal welfare to professional responsibility, in a single classroom-ready volume.

Why this book now

This 1999 Blackwell professional text remains relevant for veterinarians and students grappling with practical ethics and real-world case analysis.

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A comprehensive, case-driven introduction to ethical theory as applied to veterinary medicine by Bernard E. Rollin.

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  • You teach or study veterinary ethics or animal welfare.
  • You prefer theory paired with clinical case examples.

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  • You want a short handbook or quick tips guide.
  • You need a contemporary edition with updates after 1999.
  • You only want something with very current references and examples.

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Steady Needs some room

At 417 pages, expect sustained engagement suited to semester courses, professional study, or careful reference rather than brief browsing.

What stands out here

This 1999 Blackwell professional edition foregrounds Bernard E. Rollin's integration of ethical theory with veterinary cases for teaching and practice.

Best way to approach it

Read with a notebook: follow theoretical chapters, then work through the cases to apply concepts and prompt classroom discussion.

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