1st Edition
Women and New Reproductive Technologies Medical, Psychosocial, Legal, and Ethical Dilemmas
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.
Biography
Judith Rodin, Aila Collins
"...I think that this book will be highly valued by those engaged in clinical, research, and policy-making efforts in the reproductive technology area. It is evenhanded and clear, and in a highly charged content area, these are valued qualities."
—Contemporary Psychology"The editors in their outstanding introductory and concluding chapters, provide a strong, conceptual overview of the major themes and controversies addressed by the contributors in their separate chapters. Readers new to this area will find that these chapters can stand alone as an excellent introduction to this topic....This book is an excellent resource for social workers of many types....Readers with interests in women's issues generally, in ethical issues, or in the impact of technology on individuals and society likewise will find much value in this volume."
—Social Work in Health Care"A volume well suited to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students in the health professionals, women's studies, and other social sciences disciplines."
—CHOICE
