
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 technology and the regulation of human fertility. The editors, John B. Harris and Sören Holm, curate a multidisciplinary collection of essays from philosophers, physicians, and legal scholars to examine how these technologies reshape human life. By synthesizing diverse cultural perspectives, the text provides a framework for evaluating the moral implications of reproductive choices in a global context.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this collection as a foundational resource for understanding the intersection of biomedical ethics and reproductive policy. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which makes it a standard reference for students and professionals in the field of bioethics.
Page Count:
264
Publication Date:
2000-08-24
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198250762
ISBN-13:
9780198250760
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