
This important and timely volume in the Issues in Biomedical Ethics series gathers an impressive cast of philosophers, physicians, and lawyers from several countries and from several cultural perspectives who together offer accessible and up-to-date coverage of a host of crucial issues touching on the future of human reproduction. Articles from contributors such as Jonathan Glover, Bonnie Steinbock, Marie Fox, Guido de Wert, and Gamal I. Secour engage topics such as eugenics, fertility treatment, post-menopause, sperm donation, ovarian tissue transplants, and abortion.
This volume investigates the complex ethical, legal, and social challenges posed by rapid advancements in reproductive technologies and the future of human procreation. The authors, John B. Harris and Soren Holm, curate a multidisciplinary collection of essays from philosophers, physicians, and legal experts to examine how emerging practices intersect with individual autonomy and societal regulation. By synthesizing diverse cultural perspectives, the text provides a framework for evaluating the moral implications of modern fertility interventions.
What You Will Find
Experts identify this collection as a foundational resource for students and professionals navigating the intersection of bioethics and reproductive technology. Readers frequently note the academic rigor of the contributors and the breadth of the ethical dilemmas addressed within the text.
Page Count:
264
Publication Date:
1999-01-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198237618
ISBN-13:
9780198237617
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