The Social Worlds of the Unborn
Author | : D. Lupton |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2013-06-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137310729 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137310723 |
Rating | : 4/5 (723 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Social Worlds of the Unborn written by D. Lupton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.