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Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society

Paul A. B. Clarke Andrew Linzey (Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK)

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English
Routledge
14 December 1995
The Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society provides a unique, ground-breaking survey of the major ethical, theological and political influences which have shaped, and continue to shape, modern Western society. This is the first comprehensive reference work to examine in depth the historical and contemporary inter-relations of these influences. Over 250 entries cover subjects as diverse and wide-ranging as

abortion, animal rights, human sexuality, unemployment and women's ordination. These separately-authored articles have been contributed by the world's leading subject specialists from a multitude of disciplines - from theology, philosophy and political science to economics, gay and lesbian studies and the life sciences - reflecting the unique inter-disciplinary synthesis that the Dictionary provides. Structure Entries are arranged alphabetically, and all have a universal structure, containing:
* an outline of the topic treated
* a description of the principal ideas behind the topic and its history, development and the contemporary debate
* a detailed bibliography giving the major sources in the field Entries are fully cross-referenced to allow the user to access information quickly and

easily and a detailed general Index helps the user to zero in on relevant information. The entire work is prefaced by an editorial introduction outlining its scope and diversity of coverage.

Selected entries include: Abortion
* AIDS
* Animal Rights
* Capital Punishment
*

Communism
* Domestic Violence
* Drug Addiction
* Ecological

Theology
* Ethics
* Evil
* Government
* Homophobia
* Humanism
* Imperialism
* Liberation Theology
* Nuclear Energy
* Politics
* Pornography
* Racism
* Sexism
* Society
* Unemployment
* Vivisection
* Women's Ordination
* Zoos Vickie Abt, Penn State University; Brenda Almond, Hull University, UK; Rex Ambler, Birmingham University, UK; James Atkinson, Sheffield University; Reverend Dr Paul Avis

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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 246mm,  Width: 174mm,  Spine: 55mm
Weight:   1.655kg
ISBN:   9780415062121
ISBN 10:   0415062128
Pages:   964
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Primary ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Selected entries include: Abortion * AIDS * Animal Rights * Capital Punishment * Communism * Domestic Violence * Drug Addiction * Ecological Theology * Ethics * Evil * Government * Homophobia * Humanism * Imperialism * Liberation Theology * Nuclear Energy * Politics * Pornography * Racism * Sexism * Society * Unemployment * Vivisection * Women's Ordination * Zoos

Paul Barry Clarke researches and lectures in political philosophy and political theory in the Department of Government, University of Essex. He is currently exploring the political, theological and social relationships between autonomy and citizenship. He is the author of numerous books including the Autonomy of Politics (Gower, 1988) and Citizenship (Pluto Press, 1994). Professor Andrew Linzey is IFAW Senior Research Fellow in theology and animal rights at Mansfield College, University of Oxford. Past collaborations between the two editors include: Research on Embryos: Politics, Theology and the Law (London, 1988), Theology, the University and the Modern World (L.C.A.P., 1988) and Political Theory and Animal Rights (Pluto Press, 1990).

Reviews for Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society

`Boldly breaking fresh ground this is an important new book. It will appeal to a diverse community of readers. Purchase is strongly recommended for academic institutions serving humanities and social science students. Major public reference collections will also want a copy.' - Library Review `This is a remarkable reference book.' - RSPCA Science Review `The Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society is an ambitious interdisciplinary work ... the striking novelty of this volume is the juxtaposition and range of topics


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