Reconstructing Parentage

Reconstructing Parentage is a comprehensive investigation into what makes someone a parent. Drawing on liberal-egalitarian philosophy the book argues that the community must ensure children''s basic rights including their right to a parent. In light of parenthood''s political foundation no adult could have a natural right or duty to parent based in genetics procreation caregiving or intentions. Nevertheless by scrutinizing existing law the book uncovers a limited role for each intuitive basis of parentage and reassembles them into a pluralistic system of parentage law. Reconstructing Parentage offers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of a complex and contentious issue in modern society.