Reproduction Ethics and the Law

<p>Scholars already saturated with moral commentary on new reproductive arrangements are in for a stimulating surprise. For this volume breaks new ground scrutinizing their impact at a more penetrating level and challenging the terms of the dominant debate. . . . It should set a standard for further work and receive the attention of mainstream thinkers and policy makers that it so richly deserves. --Human Studies<br /><br />. . . a valuable contribution to the literature in an important and rapidly evolving area of law and applied ethics. --Ethics<br /><br />. . . virtually every essay is thought-provoking and well-informed and together they address just the topics you'd want to see covered--as well as a few you might not have thought of. --Medical Humanities Review<br /><br />. . . extremely interesting reading for all those who are involved in or wish to know more about the moral social and policy consequences of new reproductive technologies. --Biosocial Science<br /><br />This thought-provoking collection of essays addresses moral and legal questions revolving around modern human reproduction. . . . an invaluable resource for any family law practitioner. --The Women's Advocate<br /><br />Editor Callahan presents a fascinating look at the facts facets and legal effects of modern technology on reproduction. . . . A work that provides insight on all issues concerning reproduction. --Choice<br /><br />[The book] is a valuable contribution to the literature in an important evolving area of law and applied ethics. --Ethics<br /><br />. . . displays the richness of feminist scholarship. It points the way for a fuller appreciation of the varied voices of feminist analyses in many other areas. --Journal of Health Politics Policy and Law<br /><br />. . . a comprehensive compelling and carefully researched volume. This is applied feminist ethics at its very impressive best. --Journal of Medical Ethics<br /><br />Essays address moral and legal quandaries related to human reproduction adding to the feminist dimension of the public discussion of these issues including: new complexities in contraception and abortion technologies; frozen embryos unwed fathers and the legal definition of parenthood; and the use of fetal tissue.</p>