Tomorrow's Child
Reproductive Technologies in the 90's
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1990
Virago Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85381-145-6 (ISBN)
Virago Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85381-145-6 (ISBN)
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At the mention of "in vitro" fertilization, surrogate mothering, pre-natal diagnosis, or research on human embryos, arguments rage. This book describes what these technologies are - the hazards and the benefits, how they work and how they are likely to develop.
The first "test-tube" babies are now adolescents. Yet at the mention of "in vitro" fertilization, surrogate mothering, pre-natal diagnosis, or research on human embryos, arguments rage. What is the controversy really about? Should research on embryos be permitted? Should foetuses carrying genetic diseases be aborted? Are women's rights of paramount and overriding importance? Much feminist writing on the subject expresses a complete rejection of reproductive technologies based on fear: fear that we are witnessing a takeover by scientists of women's reproductive role. The authors recognize the origin of this fear but do not agree with the conclusion. Technological solutions are not always bad for women, but they have to be informed if they are to make choices. This book shows what these technologies are - the hazards and the benefits, how they work and how they are likely to develop. Above all it contributes to the debate by suggesting strategies by which women can take control. Lynda Birke is a biologist and has written several books on issues surrounding gender and science. Susan Himmelweit teaches economics and women's studies at the Open University.
Gail Vines is currently features editor of the "New Scientist".
The first "test-tube" babies are now adolescents. Yet at the mention of "in vitro" fertilization, surrogate mothering, pre-natal diagnosis, or research on human embryos, arguments rage. What is the controversy really about? Should research on embryos be permitted? Should foetuses carrying genetic diseases be aborted? Are women's rights of paramount and overriding importance? Much feminist writing on the subject expresses a complete rejection of reproductive technologies based on fear: fear that we are witnessing a takeover by scientists of women's reproductive role. The authors recognize the origin of this fear but do not agree with the conclusion. Technological solutions are not always bad for women, but they have to be informed if they are to make choices. This book shows what these technologies are - the hazards and the benefits, how they work and how they are likely to develop. Above all it contributes to the debate by suggesting strategies by which women can take control. Lynda Birke is a biologist and has written several books on issues surrounding gender and science. Susan Himmelweit teaches economics and women's studies at the Open University.
Gail Vines is currently features editor of the "New Scientist".
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.2.1990 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | forms transparencies |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
| Gewicht | 265 g |
| Themenwelt | Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Humangenetik |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85381-145-9 / 1853811459 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85381-145-6 / 9781853811456 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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