| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 195 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine ; v. 34 |
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International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine ; v. 34.
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| Contents |
Front Matter; Theoretical Background; Methodology; Getting to Know the Field of Reproductive Genetics in Israel and Germany; Genetic Counselors' Moral Practices; Abortions on Embryopathic Grounds: Policy and Practice in Israel and Germany; Sex Chromosome Anomalies (SCAs) in Israel and Germany: Assessing "Birth Defects" and edical Risks According to the Importance of Fertility*; "Wrongful Life", in the eyes of the law, the counselors and the disabled; The Conflicts Between Individuals, Families and Society, as Well as Between Different Family Members, Embodied in Reproductive Genetics |
| Summary |
"This book presents the findings of a study into the social shaping of reproductive genetics in Germany and Israel, two exceptionally interesting social settings, which share a traumatic history. Based on a variety of empirical materials (including in-depth interviews with genetic counselors and survey data on their practices and opinions, as well as analysis of legal, religious, professional and media texts), the study reveals dramatic differences between the way that the German and Israeli societies address the question of a life (un)worthy of living: while in Germany, social, cultural, religious and legal conditions restrict the selection of embryos based on prenatal diagnosis, in Israel they strongly encourage it." "A close comparative analysis of the ways that these two societies handle the delicate balance between the quality and sanctity of life illuminates the controversy around reproductive genetics in an original and provocative way. The study is also innovative in its use of contemporary social theory concerning the politics of life in comprehending the differences between two societies positioned at opposite extremes in their adoption of reproductive genetics. It thus offers an original cross-cultural discussion concerning present-day techno-medical manipulations of life itself."--Jacket |
| Analysis |
filosofie |
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philosophy |
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ethiek |
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ethics |
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voortplantingsorganen |
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reproductive organs |
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geneeskunde |
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medicine |
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sociologie |
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sociology |
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humane genetica |
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human genetics |
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Philosophy (General) |
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Filosofie (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer e-books |
| Subject |
Human reproductive technology -- Israel
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Human reproductive technology -- Germany
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Genetic screening -- Israel
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Genetic screening -- Germany
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Prenatal diagnosis -- Israel
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Prenatal diagnosis -- Germany
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Reproductive technology.
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Genetic screening.
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Prenatal diagnosis.
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Human reproductive technology.
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Ethics.
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Sociology.
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Reproductive Techniques
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Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
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Genetic Testing
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Prenatal Diagnosis
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Ethics
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Sociology
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ethics (philosophy)
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sociology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Health Care Issues.
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MEDICAL -- Public Health.
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MEDICAL -- Health Policy.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Health Care Delivery.
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Sciences sociales.
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Sciences humaines.
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Reproductive technology
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Genetic screening
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Human reproductive technology
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Prenatal diagnosis
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| SUBJECT |
Germany |
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Israel |
| Subject |
Germany
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Israel
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781402052187 |
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1402052189 |
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9781402052170 |
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1402052170 |
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3540370625 |
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9783540370628 |
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9786610864904 |
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661086490X |
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