InNo Easy Choice , Ellen Painter Dollar tells her gut-wrenching story of living with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)-a disabling genetic bone disorder that was passed down to her first child-and deciding whether to conceive a second child who would not...
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InNo Easy Choice, Ellen Painter Dollar tells her gut-wrenching story of living with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)-a disabling genetic bone disorder that was passed down to her first child-and deciding whether to conceive a second child who would not have OI using assisted reproduction. Her story brings to light the ethical dilemmas surrounding advanced reproductive technologies. What do procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) say about how we define human worth? If we avoid such procedures, are we permitting the suffering of our children? How do we identify a "good life" in a consumer society that values appearance, success, health, and perfection?
Dollar considers multiple sides of the debate, refusing to accept the matter as simply black and white. Her book will help parents who want to understand and make good decisions about assisted reproduction, as well as those who support and counsel them, including pastors and medical professionals.
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- Catalogue Code 346386
- Product Code 9780664236908
- ISBNÂ 0664236901
- EANÂ 9780664236908
- Pages 210
- Department General Books
- Category Biography
- Sub-Category General
- Publisher Westminster John Knox Press
- Publication Date Jan 2012
- Sales Rank 52493
- Dimensions 216 x 140 x 12mm
- Weight 0.268kg
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