Download or read book Social Ethics written by Thomas A. Mappes and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for introductory ethics courses, this popular anthology encourages a critical examination of contemporary moral problems by presenting differing viewpoints on issues like the death penalty; euthanasia; hate speech and censorship; world hunger and global justice; and the environment. The readings, of which over 40% are new to this Sixth Edition, include relevant legal opinions, as well as selections from the work of some of the most respected contemporary writers and thinkers.