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Babies for Sale? : Transnational Surrogacy, Human Rights and the Politics of Reproduction by Miranda Davies (2017, Hardcover)

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PublisherZED Books, The Limited

ISBN-101783607025

ISBN-139781783607020

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Number of Pages416 Pages

Publication NameBabies for Sale? : Transnational Surrogacy, Human Rights and the Politics of Reproduction

LanguageEnglish

SubjectEthics, Reproductive Medicine & Technology, Globalization, Abortion & Birth Control, Parenting / Motherhood, Sociology / Marriage & Family

Publication Year2017

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Political Science, Social Science, Medical

AuthorMiranda Davies

FormatHardcover

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Item Weight29 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2021-444015

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Reviews'A brilliant collection.' Amelia Abraham, Refinery 29 'Tackles the booming business in cross-border surrogacy with a provocative collection of international feminist perspectives. It challenges us to think harder about the elephant-in-the-room question: Can commercial transnational surrogacy ever be ethical? This volume makes an important contribution to the debate.' Marcy Darnovsky, Executive Director, Center for Genetics and Society 'Transcending the usual rhetoric of reproductive choice and free markets, these authors provide reasoned argument and survey evidence from around the globe, questioning whether surrogacy really represents a "win-win" situation for all parties.' Donna Dickenson, University of London (Emeritus) 'Miranda Davies has brought together a number of eminent authors and produced an outstanding collection. By combining academic approaches, empirical evidence and real-life stories, this book adds an entirely new dimension to the debate on the ethics of cross-border commercial surrogacy.' Katarina Trimmings, University of Aberdeen 'These original, informed and critical analyses of transnational surrogacy make a vital intervention in impassioned debates. Chapters by leading international scholars and activists address ethical issues, feminist perspectives and the implications for children. They deserve to be widely read.' Ann Phoenix, Institute of Education, University of London 'A ground-breaking book, where the voices of activists and those of researchers come together to address one of the most important, and complex, phenomena of our time: the transnational market in baby-making.' Yasmine Ergas, Columbia University 'Useful for collections on globalization, medical ethics, and international law ... highly recommended.' Choice, These original, informed, and critical analyses of transnational surrogacy make a vital intervention in impassioned debates. Chapters by leading international scholars and activists address ethical issues, feminist perspectives and the implications for children. They deserve to be widely read., "Miranda Davies has brought together a number of eminent authors and produced an outstanding collection. By combining academic approaches, empirical evidence, and real-life stories, this book adds an entirely new dimension to the debate on the ethics of cross-border commercial surrogacy." , Useful for collections on globalization, medical ethics, and international law ... highly recommended., The collection lays out detailed considerations that should be taken into account, through legal regulation, in any surrogacy arrangement, regardless of a country's position ... Whether this will be done, and if so, how rapidly, will depend on the energy brought ... Miranda Davies' anthology is an invaluable contribution to galvanising that energy., These original, informed and critical analyses of transnational surrogacy make a vital intervention in impassioned debates. Chapters by leading international scholars and activists address ethical issues, feminist perspectives and the implications for children. They deserve to be widely read., "These original, informed, and critical analyses of transnational surrogacy make a vital intervention in impassioned debates. Chapters by leading international scholars and activists address ethical issues, feminist perspectives and the implications for children. They deserve to be widely read." , The collection lays out detailed considerations that should be taken into account, through legal regulation, in any surrogacy arrangement, regardless of a country's position. . . . Whether this will be done, and if so, how rapidly, will depend on the energy brought. . . . Davies's anthology is an invaluable contribution to galvanizing that energy., 'Tackles the booming business in cross-border surrogacy with a provocative collection of international feminist perspectives. It challenges us to think harder about the elephant-in-the-room question: Can commercial transnational surrogacy ever be ethical? This volume makes an important contribution to the debate.' Marcy Darnovsky, Executive Director, Center for Genetics and Society 'Transcending the usual rhetoric of reproductive choice and free markets, these authors provide reasoned argument and survey evidence from around the globe, questioning whether surrogacy really represents a "win-win" situation for all parties.' Donna Dickenson, University of London (Emeritus) 'Miranda Davies has brought together a number of eminent authors and produced an outstanding collection. By combining academic approaches, empirical evidence and real-life stories, this book adds an entirely new dimension to the debate on the ethics of cross-border commercial surrogacy.' Katarina Trimmings, University of Aberdeen 'These original, informed and critical analyses of transnational surrogacy make a vital intervention in impassioned debates. Chapters by leading international scholars and activists address ethical issues, feminist perspectives and the implications for children. They deserve to be widely read.' Ann Phoenix, Institute of Education, University of London 'A ground-breaking book, where the voices of activists and those of researchers come together to address one of the most important, and complex, phenomena of our time: the transnational market in baby-making.' Yasmine Ergas, Columbia University 'Useful for collections on globalization, medical ethics, and international law ... highly recommended.' Choice 'The collection lays out detailed considerations that should be taken into account, through legal regulation, in any surrogacy arrangement, regardless of a country's position ... Whether this will be done, and if so, how rapidly, will depend on the energy brought ... Miranda Davies' anthology is an invaluable contribution to galvanising that energy.' Jane Cottingham, Reproductive Health Matters 'A brilliant collection.' Amelia Abraham, Refinery 29, A ground-breaking book, where the voices of activists and those of researchers come together to address one of the most important, and complex, phenomena of our time: the transnational market in baby-making., 'Tackles the booming business in cross-border surrogacy with a provocative collection of international feminist perspectives. It challenges us to think harder about the elephant-in-the-room question: Can commercial transnational surrogacy ever be ethical? This volume makes an important contribution to the debate.' Marcy Darnovsky, Executive Director, Center for Genetics and Society, "Transcending the usual rhetoric of reproductive choice and free markets, these authors provide reasoned argument and survey evidence from around the globe, questioning whether surrogacy really represents a "win-win" situation for all parties." , "Useful for collections on globalization, medical ethics, and international law ... highly recommended." -- Choice "A brilliant collection." -- Amelia Abraham, Refinery 29 "These original, informed and critical analyses of transnational surrogacy make a vital intervention in impassioned debates. Chapters by leading international scholars and activists address ethical issues, feminist perspectives and the implications for children. They deserve to be widely read." -- Ann Phoenix, Institute of Education, University of London "Transcending the usual rhetoric of reproductive choice and free markets, these authors provide reasoned argument and survey evidence from around the globe, questioning whether surrogacy really represents a "win-win" situation for all parties." -- Donna Dickenson, University of London (Emeritus) "The collection lays out detailed considerations that should be taken into account, through legal regulation, in any surrogacy arrangement, regardless of a country's position ... Whether this will be done, and if so, how rapidly, will depend on the energy brought ... Miranda Davies' anthology is an invaluable contribution to galvanising that energy." -- Jane Cottingham, Reproductive Health Matters "Miranda Davies has brought together a number of eminent authors and produced an outstanding collection. By combining academic approaches, empirical evidence and real-life stories, this book adds an entirely new dimension to the debate on the ethics of cross-border commercial surrogacy." -- Katarina Trimmings, University of Aberdeen "Tackles the booming business in cross-border surrogacy with a provocative collection of international feminist perspectives. It challenges us to think harder about the elephant-in-the-room question: Can commercial transnational surrogacy ever be ethical? This volume makes an important contribution to the debate." -- Marcy Darnovsky, Executive Director, Center for Genetics and Society "A ground-breaking book, where the voices of activists and those of researchers come together to address one of the most important, and complex, phenomena of our time: the transnational market in baby-making." -- Yasmine Ergas, Columbia University, Miranda Davies has brought together a number of eminent authors and produced an outstanding collection. By combining academic approaches, empirical evidence and real-life stories, this book adds an entirely new dimension to the debate on the ethics of cross-border commercial surrogacy., Tackles the booming business in cross-border surrogacy with a provocative collection of international feminist perspectives. It challenges us to think harder about the elephant-in-the-room question: Can commercial transnational surrogacy ever be ethical? This volume makes an important contribution to the debate., Miranda Davies has brought together a number of eminent authors and produced an outstanding collection. By combining academic approaches, empirical evidence, and real-life stories, this book adds an entirely new dimension to the debate on the ethics of cross-border commercial surrogacy., Transcending the usual rhetoric of reproductive choice and free markets, these authors provide reasoned argument and survey evidence from around the globe, questioning whether surrogacy really represents a 'win-win' situation for all parties., The essays express concern for the safety and livelihood of surrogates, egg providers, and children; several argue for reform, regulation, and international cooperation, and others for an outright ban on surrogacy and reproductive tourism. . . . Highly recommended., Transcending the usual rhetoric of reproductive choice and free markets, these authors provide reasoned argument and survey evidence from around the globe, questioning whether surrogacy really represents a "win-win" situation for all parties., "Transcending the usual rhetoric of reproductive choice and free markets, these authors provide reasoned argument and survey evidence from around the globe, questioning whether surrogacy really represents a "win-win" situation for all parties.", "Tackles the booming business in cross-border surrogacy with a provocative collection of international feminist perspectives. It challenges us to think harder about the elephant-in-the-room question: Can commercial transnational surrogacy ever be ethical? This volume makes an important contribution to the debate." , 'A brilliant collection.' Amelia Abraham, Refinery 29 'Tackles the booming business in cross-border surrogacy with a provocative collection of international feminist perspectives. It challenges us to think harder about the elephant-in-the-room question: Can commercial transnational surrogacy ever be ethical? This volume makes an important contribution to the debate.' Marcy Darnovsky, Executive Director, Center for Genetics and Society 'Transcending the usual rhetoric of reproductive choice and free markets, these authors provide reasoned argument and survey evidence from around the globe, questioning whether surrogacy really represents a "win-win" situation for all parties.' Donna Dickenson, University of London (Emeritus) 'Miranda Davies has brought together a number of eminent authors and produced an outstanding collection. By combining academic approaches, empirical evidence and real-life stories, this book adds an entirely new dimension to the debate on the ethics of cross-border commercial surrogacy.' Katarina Trimmings, University of Aberdeen 'These original, informed and critical analyses of transnational surrogacy make a vital intervention in impassioned debates. Chapters by leading international scholars and activists address ethical issues, feminist perspectives and the implications for children. They deserve to be widely read.' Ann Phoenix, Institute of Education, University of London 'A ground-breaking book, where the voices of activists and those of researchers come together to address one of the most important, and complex, phenomena of our time: the transnational market in baby-making.' Yasmine Ergas, Columbia University

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Dewey Decimal306.874/3

Table Of ContentPreface Introduction - Miranda Davies Part I: Reconstructing Parenthood 1. Motherhood in Fragments: The Disaggregation of Biology and Care - Laurel Swerdlow and Wendy Chavkin 2. Constructions of Gay Men's Reproductive Desires on Commercial Surrogacy Clinic Websites - Damien Riggs and Clemence Due Part II: Global Babies: Who Benefits? 3. Transnational Surrogacy and the Earthquake in Nepal: A Case Study from Israel - Carmel Shalev, Hedva Eyal and Etti Samama 4. Recruiting to Give Birth: Agent-Facilitators and the Commercial Surrogacy Arrangement in India - Sarojini Nadimpally and Anindita Majumdar (Sama) 5. Gestational Surrogacy: How Safe? - Diane Beeson and Abby Lippman 6. The Fertility Continuum: Racism, Bio-capitalism and Post-colonialism in the Transnational Surrogacy Industry - France Winddance Twine 7. Networks of Reproduction: Politics and Practices Surrounding Surrogacy in Romania - Enikö Demény 8. Surrogacy Arrangements in Austerity Greece: Policy Considerations in a Permissive Regime - Konstantina Davaki Part III: What about the Children? 9. What are Children's 'Best Interests' in International Surrogacy? A Social Work Perspective from the UK - Marilyn Crawshaw, Patricia Fronek, Eric Blyth and Andy Elvin 10. What about the Children? Citizenship, Nationality and the Perils of Statelessness - Marsha Tyson Darling 11. Transnational Third-Party Assisted Conception: Pursuing the Desire for 'Origins' Information in the Internet Era - Deborah Dempsey and Fiona Kelly Part IV: Feminist Responses around the World 12. Frequently Un asked Questions: Understanding and Responding to Gaps in Public Knowledge of International Surrogacy Practices Worldwide - Ayesha Chatterjee and Sally Whelan (Our Bodies Ourselves) 13. Surrogate Motherhood: Ethical or Commercial? - The Centre for Social Research 14. Surrogacy in Mexico - Isabel Fulda and Regina Tamés (GIRE) 15. A Reproductive Justice Analysis of Genetic Technologies: Report of a National Convening of Women of Colour and Indigenous Women - Generations Ahead 16. I Donated my Eggs and I Wouldn't Do It Again - Ari Laurel 17. A Feminist No to Surrogate Motherhood - Kajsa Ekman, Linn Hellerström and the Swedish Women's Lobby Part V: Looking Ahead 18. Mapping Feminist Views on Surrogacy - Emma Maniere 19. Transnational Commercial Surrogacy in India: To Ban or Not to Ban - Amrita Pande 20. Governing Transnational Surrogacy Practices: What Role Can National and International Regulations Play? - Sonia Allan

SynopsisTransnational surrogacy parenthood is on the rise. For example, in the United States, the practice has been legalized in several states, while in India state sponsored "medical tourism" has established nearly three thousand surrogacy clinics. Globalization, new reproductive technologies, and rising infertility rates are combining to produce a quiet revolution in social ethics and the nature of parenting. Whereas much of the current scholarship has confined itself to the legal implications of this phenomenon and has largely focused on only a few countries, this groundbreaking anthology offers a much wider perspective. Babies for Sale features contributions by activists and scholars from a range of countries and disciplines in order to offer the first genuinely international study of transnational surrogacy. Rooted in feminist perspectives, many of the essays give voice to those most affected by the global surrogacy chain, namely the surrogate mothers, donors, prospective parents, and the children themselves. Through case studies ranging from Israel to Mexico, the book outlines the forces that are driving the growth of transnational surrogacy, as well as its implications for feminism, human rights, motherhood, and masculinity. Contributors include: Wendy Chavkin, Professor of Public Health and Obstetrics, University of Columbia Diane Beeson, Professor Emerita of Sociology, California State University and Associate Director, Alliance for Human Biotechnology Marsha Tyson Darling, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of the Centre for African, Black and Caribbean Studies, Adelphi University Ayesha Chatterjee, Programme Manager, Our Bodies Ourselves Global Initiative Sally Whelan, Co-founder of Our Bodies Ourselves Emma Maniere, Programme Assistant, Gynuity Health Projects, NYC Laura Swerdlow, planned parenthood advocate, Oregon France Winddance Twine, Professor of Sociology and Black Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara, Grounded in feminist perspectives, the first study of transnational surrogacy to give due prominence to the voices of those most affected by the practice, namely the surrogate mothers, donors, prospective parents and the children themselves., Transnational surrogacy - the creation of babies across borders - has become big business. Globalization, reproductive technologies, new family formations and rising infertility are combining to produce a 'quiet revolution' in social and medical ethics and the nature of parenthood. Whereas much of the current scholarship has focused on the US and India, this groundbreaking anthology offers a far wider perspective. Featuring contributions from over thirty activists and scholars from a range of countries and disciplines, this collection offers the first genuinely international study of transnational surrogacy. Its innovative bottom-up approach, rooted in feminist perspectives, gives due prominence to the voices of those most affected by the global surrogacy chain, namely the surrogate mothers, donors, prospective parents and the children themselves. Through case studies ranging from Israel to Mexico, the book outlines the forces that are driving the growth of transnational surrogacy, as well as its implications for feminism, human rights, motherhood and masculinity.

LC Classification NumberHQ759.5