"A remarkable collection of scholarly essays, philosophical
discussions, and ethical arguments concerning reproductive
choices."
--"Choice"
It seems as if every week there is a new case involving
reproductive technologies that raises provocative, often painful
questions: What policies should be followed by centers that
preserve human embryos? Are such innovations as Norplant
improvements over established methods of contraception? Should R.U.
486 be available in the U.S.? Is prenatal diagnosis an ethically
acceptable step to limiting the number of disabled people?
These are just some of the vital questions explored in this
timely work which offers incisive analysis of the plethora of
issues raised by advances in reproductive medicine. The book's
major section cover abortion, contraception, cryopreservation of
gametes and embryos, surrogate motherhood, and psychosocial issues
of in-vitro fertilization.
In each section, introductory essays by recognized authorities
such as Elizabeth Bartholet and Andrea L. Bonnicksen are followed
by critical articles by professionals in such fields as women's
health, medicine, biology, sociology, politics, and philosophy. In
assessing a technology, the authors present well-argued analyses of
problems created by that technology, including views from advocates
and practitioners that raise attendant ethical and practical
issues.
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