Reproduction, Ethics, and the Law: Feminist Perspectives - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 025320996X ISBN 13: 9780253209962

Verlag: Indiana University Press (IPS), 1995

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Scholars already saturated with moral commentary on new reproductive arrangements are in for a stimulating surprise. For, this volume breaks new ground, scrutinizing their impact at a more penetrating level and challenging the terms of the dominant debate.... It should set a standard for further work and receive the attention of mainstream thinkers and policy makers that it so richly deserves." -Human Studies ... a valuable contribution to the literature in an important and rapidly evolving area of law and applied ethics." -Ethics ... virtually every essay is thought-provoking and well-informed, and together they address just the topics you'd want to see covered-as well as a few you might not have thought of." -Medical Humanities Review ... extremely interesting reading for all those who are involved in, or wish to know more about, the moral, social and policy consequences of new reproductive technologies." -Biosocial Science This thought-provoking collection of essays addresses moral and legal questions revolving around modern human reproduction.... an invaluable resource for any family law practitioner." -The Women's Advocate Editor Callahan presents a fascinating look at the facts, facets, and legal effects of modern technology on reproduction.... A work that provides insight on all issues concerning reproduction." -Choice [The book] is a valuable contribution to the literature in an important evolving area of law and applied ethics." -Ethics ... displays the richness of feminist scholarship. It points the way for a fuller appreciation of the varied voices of feminist analyses in many other areas." -Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law ... a comprehensive, compelling and carefully researched volume. This is applied feminist ethics at its very impressive best." -Journal of Medical Ethics Essays address moral and legal quandaries related to human reproduction, adding to the feminist dimension of the pub

Biografía del autor:

JOAN CALLAHAN is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kentucky. She is the editor of Menopause: A Midlife Passage and Ethical Issues in Professional Life and the co-author of Preventing Birth: Contemporary Methods and Related Moral Controversies.

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• Verlag: Indiana University Press (IPS)
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1995
• ISBN 10: 025320996X
• ISBN 13: 9780253209962
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 440
• Herausgeber: Callahan Joan C.