how the science of assisted reproduction is changing our world
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Mundy, Liza
- Publish Year
- 2008
- Shelfmark
- VS 34 2008
- Thesaurus
- voortplantingstechnologie, reageerbuisbevruchting, spermadonoren, alleenstaande moeders, lesbische moeders, onvruchtbaarheid, abortussen, ethiek, gezinnen, Verenigde Staten, wereld
- Description
- In this book the journalist Liza Mundy explores the impact of assisted reproduction on individuals as well as the ethical issues raised and the potentially vast social consequences. She explains the science, reports on the changes in the the way people think about parenthood, childbirth and life, and presents personal stories of doctors, families, surrogates, sperm and egg donors, infertile men and women, single and gay and lesbian parents, and children conceived through technology.