Conquering Infertility: Medical Challenges and Moral Dilemmas (Changing Family (New York, N.Y.).) [Library Binding]

Elizabeth L. Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Series: Changing Family (New York, N.Y.). | Publication Date: June 1997

Discusses the causes of infertility, making the decision to seek treatment, various treatment methods, and controversies surrounding them.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8 Up. Although many thousands of babies have resulted from advances in medicine, books for children and young adults on this aspect of human reproduction have been long in coming. Here the topic is covered in detail with writing that is easy to understand. Scientific fact is made relevant by including reports about real people and widely known news events that have heralded progress in infertility treatments. The author provides a historical perspective, a technical description of human sexuality and available treatments, a discussion of ethics, and a look at the "industry" that has sprung up around the practice of this type of medicine. The book is useful for understanding the plight of individuals facing infertility, the treatment choices available, the issues surrounding egg and sperm donation, and what people participating in these processes can expect. Excellent research and documentation make this a solid choice for reports or for understanding infertility from a variety of perspectives. Black-and-white diagrams and photographs are included.?Melissa Gross, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts; 1 edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531113442
• ISBN-13: 978-0531113448
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,046,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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