
Explores The Intent And Effects Of Prenatal Screening In Connection To Women's Bodily Autonomy And Disability Rights, Addressing Themes At The Intersection Of Genetic Medicine, Policymaking, Critical Disabilities Studies, And Political Theory. Amber Knight And Joshua Miller. Also Issued In Print: 2023. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This work investigates the complex ethical and political tensions between the expansion of prenatal genetic screening technologies and the principles of disability justice. Amber Knight and Joshua Miller utilize a framework rooted in political theory and critical disability studies to examine how medical advancements in genetic testing influence societal perceptions of disability and the legal landscape surrounding reproductive autonomy. The authors analyze the intersection of individual choice, state policy, and the systemic devaluation of disabled lives in the context of modern genetic medicine.
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Scholars and practitioners in bioethics and disability studies recognize this text as a significant contribution to the discourse on reproductive technology and social justice. Readers frequently note the academic rigor of the prose and the authors' ability to navigate highly polarized debates with nuanced theoretical analysis.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191967319
ISBN-13:
9780191967313
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