Islam and Biomedical Research Ethics

This book explores the ethical implications of biomedical research in Islamic contexts, focusing on the role of faith, moral anxiety, and marginalization. It provides a systematic review of ethical guidelines and case-based accounts, making it a valuable resource for researchers and scholars in this area.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book makes a significant contribution to the emerging discourse on global health and biomedical research ethics, particularly in relation to Muslim populations and Islamic contexts. It offers a comprehensive sociological analysis of the ways in which debates and questions surrounding Islam within the biomedical research setting are negotiated. Currently, this perspective is lacking in the broader bioethics literature. The book addresses several understudied areas, such as the role of faith in moral deliberations within biomedical research ethics, the moral anxiety and frustration experienced by researchers when navigating multiple moral sources, and the challenges of marginalization faced by women, prejudice, and abuse experienced by groups like sex workers and members of the LGBT community in these contexts.

The volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers and scholars in this field by providing a systematic review of ethical guidelines and a rich case-based account of the ethical issues emerging in biomedical research in contexts where Islam and the religious moral commitments of Muslims are pertinent. It will be indispensable for those conducting research in low and middle-income countries with significant Muslim populations, as well as in Muslim-minority settings. The book will also appeal to researchers and scholars in religious studies, social sciences, philosophy, anthropology, and theology, as well as the fields of biomedical ethics, Islamic ethics, and global health.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable addition to the literature on global health and biomedical research ethics, offering a unique sociological perspective on the ethical challenges and opportunities in Muslim-related contexts. It will be of great interest to researchers, scholars, and policymakers working in these fields, as well as anyone with an interest in understanding the complex interplay between religion, ethics, and health in diverse societies.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367513870