The Social Worlds of the Unborn
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Sociology
| Author: | D. Lupton | ISBN: | 9781137310729 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | June 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot | Language: | English |
| Author: | D. Lupton |
| ISBN: | 9781137310729 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | June 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot |
| Language: | English |
Human embryos and foetuses are highly public and contested figures. Their visual images appear across a wide range of forums. They have become commercial commodities as part of the IVF industry and are the focus of intense debates regarding concepts of personhood. This book discusses these issues, drawing on social and cultural theory and research.
Human embryos and foetuses are highly public and contested figures. Their visual images appear across a wide range of forums. They have become commercial commodities as part of the IVF industry and are the focus of intense debates regarding concepts of personhood. This book discusses these issues, drawing on social and cultural theory and research.
