Yael Hashiloni-Dolev
Springer Netherlands
2007e druk, 2007
9781402052170
A Life (Un)Worthy of Living
Reproductive Genetics in Israel and Germany
Specificaties
Gebonden, 198 blz.
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Engels
Springer Netherlands |
2007e druk, 2007
ISBN13: 9781402052170
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine
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Samenvatting
This book presents the findings of a study into the social shaping of reproductive genetics in Germany and Israel. The study reveals dramatic differences between German and Israeli societies in addressing the question of a life (un)worthy of living. A close analysis of the ways that these two societies handle the balance between the quality and sanctity of life illuminates controversies over reproductive genetics in an original and provocative way.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781402052170
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:198
Uitgever:Springer Netherlands
Druk:2007
Inhoudsopgave
Foreword. 1. Theoretical Background. 2. Methodology. 3: Getting to Know the Field of Reproductive Genetics in Israel and Germany. 4. Genetic Counselors' Moral Practices. 5: Abortions on Embryopathic Grounds: Policy and Practice in Israel and Germany. 6: Sex Chromosome Anomalies (SCA) in Israel and Germany: Assessing 'Birth Defects' and Medical Risks According to the Importance of Fertility. 7. 'Wrongful Life', in the eyes of the law, the counselors and the disabled. 8: The Conflicts between Individuals, Families and Society, as well as between Different Family Members, Embodied in Reproductive Genetics. Conclusion. Epilogue. Appendix. Index.