Human embryos and preimplantation genetic technologies : ethical, social, and public policy aspects /

Human Embryos and Preimplantation Genetic Technologies: Ethical, Social, and Public Policy Aspects presents the first holistic analysis of PGD and PGS as it is practiced and regulated worldwide. In addition to scientific and technical aspects, the book provides perspectives on the ethical, legal, re...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Sills, E. Scott (Editor), Palermo, Gianpiero D. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, United Kingdom : Academic Press, [2019]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Human Embryos and Preimplantation Genetic Technologies: Ethical, Social, and Public Policy Aspects presents the first holistic analysis of PGD and PGS as it is practiced and regulated worldwide. In addition to scientific and technical aspects, the book provides perspectives on the ethical, legal, religious, policy and social implications of global assisted reproduction technologies, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Chapters cover history, ethics, feminism, family dynamics, psychological and interpersonal factors, the current state of PGD and PGS in 20 different sovereign nations and religious communities, and provide an analysis of public policy concerns and future directions.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128167441
0128167440
9780128164686
0128164689