Arguing that the evolving field of bioethics can't be fully understood without reference to its history and its seminal works, Walter (philosophy, Georgetown U.) and Klein (a medical student at Georgetown U.) present ten essays exploring (in separate sections) the theory of bioethics, the role of theology in the field, and the disciplinary shape and inclusiveness of bioethics. One final contribution profiles the founding and evolution of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)