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International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine #34: A Life (Un)Worthy of Living: Reproductive Genetics in Israel and Germany

by Yael Hashiloni-dolev

International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine #34: A Life (Un)Worthy of Living: Reproductive Genetics in Israel and Germany Cover

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Publisher Comments:

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 counsellors 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.

 

 

Synopsis:

Based on a variety of empirical materials 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.  
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ISBN:
9781402052170
Subtitle:
UnWorthy of Living: Reproductive Genetics in Israel and Germany
Author:
Hashiloni-dolev, Yael
Author:
Hashiloni-Dolev, Yael
Publisher:
Springer
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Reproductive Medicine & Technology
Subject:
Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics
Subject:
Human reproductive technology
Subject:
Germany
Subject:
Human reproductive technology - Israel
Subject:
Human reproductive technology - Germany
Series:
International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine
Series Volume:
34
Publication Date:
March 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
200
Dimensions:
9.21x6.14x.56 in. 1.07 lbs.
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