Historically associated with military service, conscientious objection has become a significant phenomenon in health care. Mark Wicclair offers a comprehensive

In Western countries conscientious objection is usually accommodated in various ways, at least in certain areas (military conscription, medicine) and to some ex

In Conscience in Reproductive Health Care, Carolyn McLeod responds to a growing worldwide trend of health care professionals conscientiously refusing to provide

Explores the multifaceted debate on the interconnection between conscientious objections, religious liberty, and the equality of women and sexual minorities.

The book shows that civil disobedience is generally more defensible than private conscientious objection. Part I explores the morality of conviction and conscie