Women and New Reproductive Technologies: Medical, Psychosocial, Legal, and Ethical Dilemmas

Women and New Reproductive Technologies: Medical, Psychosocial, Legal, and Ethical Dilemmas
ISBN-10
1134764057
ISBN-13
9781134764051
Category
Psychology
Pages
174
Language
English
Published
2013-01-11
Publisher
Psychology Press
Authors
Judith Rodin, Aila Collins

Description

Although major breakthroughs in reproductive technology have created dramatic opportunities for many people, they are not without problems. More significant than the question of whether the technologies are "good" or "bad," however, is for whom they are good, in what instances, and to whom they should be made accessible. These issues can be debated at multiple levels; from the ethical implications, to the social and psychological consequences for society and for the individual, to the legal and medical outcomes. Each chapter highlights a different array of problems and benefits, while emphasizing four major themes: the impact of technology on women's lives; the role of women; the individual versus society; and the fetus as patient.

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