The End of Sex and the Future of Human Reproduction / / Henry T. Greely.

Within 40 years many people will stop having sex for reproduction. After IVF and preimplantation genetic diagnosis, parents will pick embryos for implantation, gestation, and birth. It will be easy, safe, lawful, and free, Henry Greely predicts. He explains the new technologies and sets out the deep...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2016
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Place / Publishing House:Cambridge, MA : : Harvard University Press, , [2016]
©2016
Year of Publication:2016
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (340 p.)
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Contents --
Introduction: Changes --
Part I. The Science --
1. Cells, Chromosomes, DNA, Genomes, and Genes --
2. Reproduction: In General and in Humans --
3. Infertility and Assisted Reproduction --
4. Genetics --
5. Genetic Testing --
6. Stem Cells --
First Interlude–Easy PGD: The Possibilities --
Part II. The Pathway --
7. Genetic Analysis --
8. Making Gametes --
9. Research Investment, Industry, Medical Professionals, and Health Care Financing --
10. Legal Factors --
11. Politics --
12. Some Other Possible Uses of New Technologies in Reproduction --
Second Interlude–Easy PGD: The Future --
Part III. The Implications --
13. Safety --
14. Family Relationships --
15. Fairness, Justice, and Equality --
16. Coercion --
17. Just Plain Wrong --
18. Enforcement and Implementation --
Conclusion: Choices --
Notes --
Glossary --
Acknowledgments --
Index
Summary:Within 40 years many people will stop having sex for reproduction. After IVF and preimplantation genetic diagnosis, parents will pick embryos for implantation, gestation, and birth. It will be easy, safe, lawful, and free, Henry Greely predicts. He explains the new technologies and sets out the deep ethical and legal challenges facing humanity.
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780674545755
9783110485103
9783110485295
9783110638585
DOI:10.4159/9780674545755
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Henry T. Greely.