A Life (Un)Worthy of Living

Reproductive Genetics in Israel and Germany

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Yael Hashiloni-Dolev

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International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine

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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.

Release date Australia

November 20th, 2010

Author

Yael Hashiloni-Dolev

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Edition

Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007

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XX, 198 p.

Pages

198

Series

International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine

Dimensions

156x234x11

ISBN-13

9789048173136

Product ID

11083998

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