The following sources are good starting points for exploring bioethical issues.

REF H 35 .C67

Includes substantial, yet readily understandable, articles on a variety of contemporary topics.  Articles are very balanced, presenting both sides of controversial issues.  Use the index at the back of the most recent volume to look for articles in the whole set.

 

Encyclopedia of Bioethics

REF QH 332 .E52 1995

Excellent starting point for the exploration of bioethical issues such as genetic engineering, environmental ethics, etc.

 

Encyclopedia of Ethical, Legal, and Policy Issues in Biotechnology

REF TP 248.16.E539 2000

 

Encyclopedia of Environmental Biology

REF QH 540.4 .E52 1995

Provides in-depth coverage of a variety of environmental issues.

 

REF QH 427 .E53 1999

Easy-to-understand coverage of topics such as cloning, genetic engineering, genetic counseling, etc.

 

REF Q 121 .M3 1997

 

Journal Stacks, 1993 to present

Microfiche, 1980-1986

Included online in Academic Search Premier database, 1990 to present

Articles in this journal focus on bioethics and medical ethics.

 

An interesting web site where you can learn about today's controversial issues, and then react to them. 

 

The Librarians' Internet Index is a searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 8,200 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries. Conduct a search with the word “bioethics.”  You'll find descriptions of excellent web sites like Bioethics.net and the Biotechnology Information Center.