Abstracts
Abstract
This perspective explores the role of the bioethicist in shaping public discourse through the media, while accounting for the power of narratives and voice.
Keywords:
- bioethics,
- discourse,
- media,
- narrative,
- voice,
- communication
Résumé
Cette perspective explore le rôle du bioéthicien dans l’élaboration du discours public par le biais des médias, en tenant compte du pouvoir des récits et de la voix.
Mots-clés :
- bioéthique,
- discours,
- médias,
- narration,
- voix,
- communication
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Appendices
Acknowledgements / Remerciements
The author wishes to acknowledge the support and editing work of Alden Blatter.
L’auteur tient à remercier Alden Blatter pour son soutien et son travail de rédaction.
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