Equal opportunity and the case for state sponsored ectogenesis / Evie Kendal, Monash University, Australia.

  • Kendal, Evie
Date:
2015
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Description

"Ectogenesis refers to the artificial gestation of a fetus outside the womb, beginning either from conception or soon afterwards, and continuing until viability. Despite certain advantages for women's reproductive liberty, feminist groups remain divided regarding the desirability of current and future assisted reproductive technologies, including ectogenesis. This book explores one feminist perspective, arguing that the current requirements for gestation and childbirth impose unjust burdens on women, physically, socially and financially. As a result, the ideals of equal opportunity demand continued research into ectogenesis, such that in the future women might have the option to be liberated from these burdens when seeking to start a family."--Back cover.

Publication/Creation

Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.

Physical description

vi, 132 pages ; 23 cm.

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Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1.Promoting Equal Opportunity through Ectogenesis -- 2.Protecting Equal Opportunity from Ectogenesis -- 3.Providing Equal Opportunity to Ectogenesis.

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  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WQ205 2015K33e
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ISBN

  • 1137549866
  • 9781137549860