Sex-selective abortion in India : gender, society and new reproductive technologies /

Examines the ways in which reproductive technologies, such as ultrasound, are misused at the family, community and state level in India. This book shows both the participation and defiance of the various authorities dealing with reproduction, health services and the problem of female foeticide.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Other Authors: Patel, Tulsi
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi ; London : SAGE, 2007.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Examines the ways in which reproductive technologies, such as ultrasound, are misused at the family, community and state level in India. This book shows both the participation and defiance of the various authorities dealing with reproduction, health services and the problem of female foeticide.
Physical Description:1 online resource (432 pages) : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9788132111795 (ebook) :