Current Reproductive Technologies: Psychological, Ethical, Cultural and Political Considerations (Journal of Social Issues) - Softcover

 
9781405135979: Current Reproductive Technologies: Psychological, Ethical, Cultural and Political Considerations (Journal of Social Issues)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1405135972 ISBN 13: 9781405135979
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2005

Synopsis

In order for new reproductive technologies to improve the health and well-being of women, they must be acceptable and accessible. Therefore, it is imperative to learn not only about the technology, but also about the individuals for whom it is intended. In Current Reproductive Technologies 2ed, the focus is put on multiple determinants that influence the acceptability of reproductive technologies as wall as the policies, and political and legal implications associated. Topics included personal and contextual barriers to use, limited access for low income women and minorities, and the social controversy surrounding the topic as a whole.

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About the Author

Linda J. Beckman is a Professor and Co-Coordinator of the Clinical Health Emphasis Area at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles. She is an Action Editor of the Psychological Issues Section of the Pro-Choice Forum website and Co-Chair of the Reproductive Issues Taskforce of the Society for the Psychology of Women. She has served as Associate Editor of the Psychology of Women Quarterly and is the author of numerous articles on women’s issues and reproductive health.


S. Marie Harvey is the Director of the Research Program on Women’s Health at the Center for the Study of Woman, University of Oregon and Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Health at Oregon State University. Her current research interests focus on the acceptability of reproductive technologies; the prevention of HIV/STIs among high-risk women, men and couples; and the influence of relationship factors on sexual risk-taking. Marie currently serves as Principal Investigator on “Women’s Acceptability of the Vaginal Diaphragm,” a three year study recently funded by the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development.

From the Back Cover

In order for new reproductive technologies to improve the health and well-being of women, they must be acceptable and accessible. Therefore, it is imperative to learn not only about the technology, but also about the individuals for whom it is intended. In Current Reproductive Technologies 2ed, the focus is put on multiple determinants that influence the acceptability of reproductive technologies as wall as the policies, and political and legal implications associated. Topics included personal and contextual barriers to use, limited access for low income women and minorities, and the social controversy surrounding the topic as a whole.

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In order for new reproductive technologies to improve the health and well-being of women, they must be acceptable and accessible. Therefore, it is imperative to learn not only about the technology, but also about the individuals for whom it is intended. In Current Reproductive Technologies 2ed, the focus is put on multiple determinants that influence the acceptability of reproductive technologies as wall as the policies, and political and legal implications associated. Topics included personal and contextual barriers to use, limited access for low income women and minorities, and the social controversy surrounding the topic as a whole.

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Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1405135972
ISBN 13 
9781405135979
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
201
Editor
Beckman Linda J., Harvey S. Marie, Frieze Irene Hanson