Technology and Infertility
With about four million births each year in the United States, it's hard to imagine that infertility is of a particular concern to anyone. It is a major health concern, though, for as many as one in six U.S. couples who desperately want children and seem to be unable to have them. This book delves into the many issues concerning assisted reproductive technology, the causes of infertility, and various methods of treatment, The social implications of having "designer" babies, the costs of creating a child, and the controversy over using embryos for stem cell research are also investigated.
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Book Review: Technology and Infertility, Assisted Reproduction and Modern Society"Short chapters introduce the science, present various subtopics, and discuss social aspects. "Technology and Infertility", for example, includes chapters such as Reproductive Biology, Treating Infertility, and New Techniques: Moral and Ethical Issues. The breadth of topics is impressive, and is matched by the quality of the writing. Scientific material is explained well for this age group, providing examples and definitions as appropriate."
--School Library Journal
