ISBN:
9780367535438
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9780367535445
Language:
English
Pages:
xviii, 301 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Diagramme
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24 cm
Series Statement:
Social science perspectives on childbirth and reproduction
Parallel Title:
ebook version
Keywords:
Mensch-Maschine-System
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Technologie
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Reproduktionsmedizin
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Human reproductive technology / Social aspects
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Human reproductive technology / Moral and ethical aspects
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Human reproductive technology / Moral and ethical aspects
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Human reproductive technology / Social aspects
;
Reproduktionsmedizin
;
Mensch-Maschine-System
;
Technologie
Abstract:
"This ground-breaking book challenges us to re-think ourselves as techno-sapiens-a new species we are creating as we continually co-evolve ourselves with our technologies. The chapters are empirically grounded in ethnography and richly theorized from diverse disciplines. The authors go far beyond a techno-optimism vs. techno-pessimism stance, stretching our thinking about birthing techno-sapiens to consider not only how our cyborgian reproductive lives are constrained and/or enabled by technology but are also about emotions and spirit. The world of reproductive healthcare and particularly that of genetic engineering is developing exponentially, and current challenges are vastly different from those of a decade ago. The book is provocative, intended to generate debate, ideas, and future research and to influence ethical policy and practice in human techno-reproduction. It will be of interest across the social sciences and humanities, for reproductive scholars, bioethicists, techno-scientists, and those involved in the development and delivery of maternity services"--
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