Mackler (theology, Duquesne U.) compares the bioethical positions of the Jewish and Roman Catholic faiths. The volume begins with an overview of the central values and moral methods of the two traditions. This is followed by individual chapters comparing Jewish and Catholic views on five issues: active euthanasia, end-of-life treatment decisions, abortion, in vitro fertilization, and the allocation of health care resources. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)