Technologies of Procreation - Kinship in the Age of Assisted Conception (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Procreation is not just about how human beings come into being - it is also about how relationships come into being. Consequently changes in procreative practice will have repercussions for thinking about the formation of such relationships. What are the cultural and anthropological understandings of new reproductive technologies? Using evidence from cross-disciplinary research carried out in 1990-1991 this work tackles key debates relating to the concept of kinship.
When first published in 1993, Technologies of Procreation introduced many new insights into the anthropological issues associated with these new technologies. In what way do they affect society? What are the effects of the embryo's recent treatment as an individual? What does it mean to be 'interfering with nature'? What are the consequences of an increase in multiple births?
This book successfully bridges the gap between medical technology and cultural values. Now available in paperback, it is a welcome addition to the growing field of medical anthropology. This book will prove invaluable to academics and practitioners alike interested in the current debates surrounding recent technologies in assisted conception.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1999
First published:	1999
Authors:	Jeanette Edwards • Sarah Franklin • Eric Hirsch • Frances Price • Marilyn Strathern
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	252
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-17056-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General
LSN:	0-415-17056-7
Barcode:	9780415170567

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