The Social Worlds of the Unborn
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Social Worlds of the Unborn
By (Author) D. Lupton
Palgrave Macmillan
Palgrave Pivot
19th June 2013
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Medical sociology
Sociology
Cultural studies
Sociology: family and relationships
Life sciences: general issues
362.19
Physical Properties
Hardback
153
Width 140mm, Height 216mm
3109g
Description
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.
Author Bio
Deborah Lupton is Senior Principal Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Sydney, Australia. Her most recent publications include Medicine as Culture, Fat and Risk.
