Ethical Issues in the New Reproductive Technologies (Paperback, 2nd ed)

In the last few decades, as new reproductive technologies have been developed, couples desiring children have increasingly turned to various medical interventions when natural conception has been unsuccessful. These new technologies have raised ethical concerns from various quarters, including medical ethics committees, the American Fertility Society, and the Roman Catholic Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. In this informative overview of the ethical implications of reproductive technologies, philosopher Richard T Hull offers a cross-section of the thinking of individuals specialising in the ethical and legal problems involved in this new area of medicine. The contributors reflect interests as varied as those of the enthusiastic proponent of the new reproductive technologies, the feminist opposing the exploitation of women, the social critic worrying about erosion of the responsibilities of parenting, and the traditionalist concerned with the transformation of the fundamental moral fabric and social character of the family. Many of the chapters include cases for further discussion and reflection.;Also included are three speculative scenarios: selections from Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale", Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World", and Gena Corea's report of the drive to develop an artificial womb. New to this edition are a glossary, which provides succinct definitions of highly technical terms and Web sites for further information, and a thorough index. This excellent collection of expert articles will stimulate appreciation of the complex and muti-tiered character of moral decision-making as it is experienced by patients, medical professionals, and legislators and jurists charged with preserving, protecting, and applying justly the principles of society.

General

Imprint:	Prometheus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2005
First published:	October 2005
Editors:	Richard T. Hull
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	374
Edition:	2nd ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-59102-300-5
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical ethics Promotions
LSN:	1-59102-300-9
Barcode:	9781591023005

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