Ethical Issues in the New Reproductive Technologies |
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By Wadsworth Publishing Company
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Product Description
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 specializing 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. This excellent collection of expert articles will stimulate appreciation of the complex and mutitiered 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.
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Evolving research and its implications., 2006-11-07
The second edition of Ethical Issues in The New Reproductive Technologies seeks a cross-section of thinking of the specialists involved in reproductive technologies, providing essays and articles which survey major ethical issues raised by fertilization technology, whether it be paternity questions or surrogate motherhood. From legal and moral claims to social issues, this should be required reading for college-level audiences with studies in medicine: it offers a survey of not just present issues, but evolving research and its implications.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 176
EAN: 9780534125585
ISBN: 0534125581
Label: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: 1990-01
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Studio: Wadsworth Publishing Company |
