Paul A. B. Clarke & Andrew Linzey 
Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society [PDF ebook] 

This Dictionary provides a unique and groundbreaking survey of both the historical and contemporary interrelations between ethics, theology and society. In over 250 separately-authored entries, a selection of the world’s leading scholars from many disciplines and many denominations present their own views on a wide range of topics.Arranged alphabetically, entries cover all aspects of philosophy, theology, ethics, economics, politics and government. Each entry includes:* a concise definition of the term* a description of the principal ideas behind it* analysis of its history, development and contemporary relevance* a detailed bibliography giving the major sources in the field The entire field is prefaced by an editorial introduction outlining its scope and diversity.Selected entries include:Animal Rights * Capital Punishment * Communism * Domestic Violence * Ethics * Evil * Government * Homophobia * Humanism * Liberation Theology * Politics * Pornography * Racism * Sexism * Society * Vivisection * Women’s Ordination