Summary:
This brand new title in the series supports the 2008 A level specifications through looking at ethical issues related to society. It considers the ethical implications of issues of equality (sex and racial), environmental and business ethics.

The title has been designed to address the issues in depth in a way which is accessible to all students in order that they can develop their understanding of the topic. Features include:

- Key questions throughout the chapters to help students focus on the key issues
- Key terms defined and explained throughout the chapters
- Profiles of key individuals - their contribution and significance
- Summary diagrams throughout to aid revision
- Revision checklists at the end of chapters
- New exam-style questions and tips at the end of each chapter.

• Redesigned to allow greater accessibility to a wide range of post-16 students.
• New features such as definitions, summaries and exam tips to aid students' understanding, revision and essay writing techniques.
• Updated to ensure relevant coverage of the revised 2008 A level specifications.
• In-depth coverage of specific issues to help students access higher grades.

Table of Contents:
1. Equality
a. Men and women
b. Race
2. Sex and relationships
a. Sexuality and sexual practices
b. Marriage and divorce
c. Homosexuality
d. Children
3. Environmental ethics
a. Pollution
b. Conservation of natural resources
c. Utilitarianism
d. Naturalism
e. Deep ecology
4. Business ethics
a. LEDCs
b. Consumerism
c. Investments and profits
d. Business espionage
5. Animal ethics
a. Rights
b. Experimentation
6. Science and technology
a. Cloning
b. Genetic engineering

About the Author(s):
Michael Wilcockson is an experienced author, examiner and teacher.

Readership:
AS and A level students