Margaret Brazier
Law and Healing: A History of a Stormy Marriage
Law and Healing: A History of a Stormy Marriage
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Law and healing explores the historical relationship between English laws and healers, from the Church's dominance to legal battles among medical practitioners. It also addresses moral issues such as abortion, bodily sovereignty, and the use of cadavers in research, highlighting how fundamental legal and ethical questions continue to resurface.
Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press
This captivating book delves into the rich tapestry of medico-legal history, embarking on a time-travel journey to explore the intricate and often contentious relationship between English laws and healing and healers. It challenges the prevailing notion that medical law is a relatively recent phenomenon, unveiling the intricate web of regulations that have shaped the interactions between healers and their patients throughout history. Spanning from the era of Church dominance to the fierce legal battles waged among medical practitioners, Law and healing meticulously traces the evolution of the regulation of healers. Moreover, it delves into profound moral dilemmas, such as abortion, bodily sovereignty, and the ethical implications of using cadavers in research. By highlighting the recurring themes of fundamental legal and ethical questions, this book sheds light on the enduring legacy of these debates, from the controversies of the Renaissance over human dissection to the contemporary discussions surrounding organ donation. In essence, Law and healing offers a captivating and thought-provoking account of the longstanding and often fraught relationship between two pillars of human society: law and healing. Through its detailed exploration of historical events and ethical dilemmas, this book provides a valuable perspective on the complex interplay between these two forces and their profound impact on our understanding of health, medicine, and society as a whole.
Weight: 570g
Dimension: 241 x 164 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526129185
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