[PDF] Sexuality And Procreation In The Age Of Biotechnology eBook

Author : Paola Marion
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 27,73 MB
Release : 2021-07-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1000404706

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Through the lens of psychoanalytic thought about sexuality, the book examines changes in the area of procreation and generation, the disjunction between sexuality and procreation introduced by biotechnology and some new methods of reproduction, and their impact on the essential moments of existence (birth, illness, death) and the most intimate aspects of personal identity (sexuality, procreation, body). At the centre of this book is the thesis that the disjunction between sexuality and procreation brought about by biotechnology represents a new scenario and introduces elements of discontinuity. What kind of effects on individuals will the modifications introduced by biotechnologies in the field of procreation have? How can these changes affect even the most profound aspects of personal identity, including body and sexuality? How might they interfere with the sphere of desire? The book investigates the new scenarios and the consequences which are emerging, such as an alteration of personal boundaries, both in spatial and temporal terms, which is reflected in our way of thinking about ourselves and our relationships and the assertion of an unconscious fantasy that the limits imposed by sexuality and death can be surpassed. Offering a psychoanalytic reading of changes introduced in this field, this book will appeal to training and practising psychoanalysts, as well as philosophers, psychologists and gynaecologists.

Author : Henry T. Greely
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,63 MB
Release : 2016-05-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 067454577X

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“Will the future confront us with human GMOs? Greely provocatively declares yes, and, while clearly explaining the science, spells out the ethical, political, and practical ramifications.”—Paul Berg, Nobel Laureate and recipient of the National Medal of Science Within twenty, maybe forty, years most people in developed countries will stop having sex for the purpose of reproduction. Instead, prospective parents will be told as much as they wish to know about the genetic makeup of dozens of embryos, and they will pick one or two for implantation, gestation, and birth. And it will be safe, lawful, and free. In this work of prophetic scholarship, Henry T. Greely explains the revolutionary biological technologies that make this future a seeming inevitability and sets out the deep ethical and legal challenges humanity faces as a result. “Readers looking for a more in-depth analysis of human genome modifications and reproductive technologies and their legal and ethical implications should strongly consider picking up Greely’s The End of Sex and the Future of Human Reproduction... [It has] the potential to empower readers to make informed decisions about the implementation of advancements in genetics technologies.” —Dov Greenbaum, Science “[Greely] provides an extraordinarily sophisticated analysis of the practical, political, legal, and ethical implications of the new world of human reproduction. His book is a model of highly informed, rigorous, thought-provoking speculation about an immensely important topic.” —Glenn C. Altschuler, Psychology Today

Author : Richard Evan Jones
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 44,56 MB
Release : 2019-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781977203946

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This new book emphasizes how our modern cultures have changed or suppressed the expression of some of our "Stone Age" and genetic sexual and reproductive adaptations. These biological adaptations often can still be found in modern humans, in their original Stone Age form---- or modified to some degree---- In the DNA of our present hunter-gatherer populations. For example, I'll review----with up-to-date research input----- how our maladaptive cultural choices have changed natural breast-feeding into artificial bottle-feeding by many modern women, and the effects of this choice or necessity on child and maternal health. Certainly, most present-day people would not be able to----and probably wouldn't want to----return completely to our hunter-gatherer ways; all I am saying is that we can choose to return to the more natural expression of SOME of our Stone Age reproductive and sexual adaptations. Please Note: a few of the chapters of this new book will contain UPDATED AND MUCH REVISED versions of portions of the "Boxes" in Human Reproductive Biology (2014), by Richard E. Jones and Kristin H. Lopez, with permission previously obtained from Academic Press/Elsevier.

Author : Jeanette Edwards
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 17,63 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781845455736

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Interest in the study of kinship, a key area of anthropological enquiry, has recently reemerged. Dubbed 'the new kinship', this interest was stimulated by the 'new genetics' and revived interest in kinship and family patterns. This volume investigates the impact of biotechnology on contemporary understandings of kinship, of family and 'belonging' in a variety of European settings and reveals similarities and differences in how kinship is conceived. What constitutes kinship for different publics? How significant are biogenetic links? What does family resemblance tell us? Why is genetically modified food an issue? Are 'genes' and 'blood' interchangeable? It has been argued that the recent prominence of genetic science and genetic technologies has resulted in a 'geneticization' of social life; the ethnographic examples presented here do show shifts occurring in notions of 'nature' and of what is 'natural'. But, they also illustrate the complexity of contemporary kinship thinking in Europe and the continued interconnectedness of biological and sociological understandings of relatedness and the relationship between nature and nurture.

Author : Winfield Scott Hall
Publisher : Books Explorer
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,44 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Science
ISBN :

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Analyzing Winfield Scott Hall's "The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of Reproduction," particularly given its historical context and also the advancements in relevant fields since its publication, entails considering different aspects: Scientific Content and Approach: Biology as well as Physiology: Hall examines the physiological and biological factors of reproduced sex, concentrating on the early twentieth century knowledge. Understand reproductive organs, sexual health, the fundamental principles of heredity. However advancements in genetics, molecule biology and reproductive technology would have made this information basic or obsolete. Male-Centric View: The book devotes particular attention to male sexual hygiene and health because of the medical and societal emphasis of the era. The contemporary science stresses a balanced approach to reproductive health for both genders. The Sociological Perspective: Cultural and Ethical Views: Hall consists of ethical and sociological discussions in his analysis, echoing the norms as well as values of the time. These include concepts regarding sexuality, morality and the social ramifications of reproduction. These viewpoints could appear dated or restricted out of a contemporary standpoint, considering the huge changes in societal attitudes to sexuality and reproductive rights. Gender Roles as well as Sexuality: The book most likely mirrors the early twentieth century gender norms and sexual ethics, which had been drastically distinct from present day acceptance and understanding of various sexual identities and identities. What's Historical Value: Educational Resource: The book is a historical account of the state of reproductive science and dominant community attitudes a century ago. It could be a crucial tool for understanding the evolution of reproductive health training. Reflection of Its Time: The book mirrors the scientific limitations and societal viewpoints of its age, which makes it an invaluable illustration of the evolution of social and medical thought. Relevance in Contemporary Context: The Comparative Study: Modern readers and researchers could use the book to compare present and past understanding and attitudes in reproductive science and sociology. Evolution of Thought: It spotlights advancements in reproductive health, gender analysis, and sociological awareness of sexualité and reproductive rights. Hall's work remains a major historical document, though it is definitely a product of its time when it comes to sociocultural perspective and scientific understanding. Additionally, it can serve as a reminder of how much society and science have advanced in understanding, beliefs and practices regarding human reproduction.

Author : Carole Ulanowsky
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 32,14 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :

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The areas covered in this book are connected to a number of debates, but focus in particular on family relationships in the context of the new reproductive technologies. These include the question of desirable patterns of nature and how these might be met within an individualistic society.

Author : Jeanette Edwards
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,16 MB
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1845458923

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Interest in the study of kinship, a key area of anthropological enquiry, has recently reemerged. Dubbed ‘the new kinship’, this interest was stimulated by the ‘new genetics’ and revived interest in kinship and family patterns. This volume investigates the impact of biotechnology on contemporary understandings of kinship, of family and ‘belonging’ in a variety of European settings and reveals similarities and differences in how kinship is conceived. What constitutes kinship for different publics? How significant are biogenetic links? What does family resemblance tell us? Why is genetically modified food an issue? Are ‘genes’ and ‘blood’ interchangeable? It has been argued that the recent prominence of genetic science and genetic technologies has resulted in a ‘geneticization’ of social life; the ethnographic examples presented here do show shifts occurring in notions of ‘nature’ and of what is ‘natural’. But, they also illustrate the complexity of contemporary kinship thinking in Europe and the continued interconnectedness of biological and sociological understandings of relatedness and the relationship between nature and nurture.

Author : Philip Kreager
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 38,94 MB
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1785336053

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In the last forty years anthropologists have made major contributions to understanding the heterogeneity of reproductive trends and processes underlying them. Fertility transition, rather than the story of the triumphant spread of Western birth control rationality, reveals a diversity of reproductive means and ends continuing before, during, and after transition. This collection brings together anthropological case studies, placing them in a comparative framework of compositional demography and conjunctural action. The volume addresses major issues of inequality and distribution which shape population and social structures, and in which fertility trends and the formation and size of families are not decided solely or primarily by reproduction.

Author : Renata Viola Vives
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 31,16 MB
Release : 2024-09-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1040123384

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Pregnancy, Assisted Reproduction, and Psychoanalysis reflects on contemporary views on pregnancy, while offering guidance on how to work with women and couples experiencing infertility as well as the unique issues raised by having a child through assisted reproduction technologies. Comprised of chapters written by eminent analysts working with infertile couples and women, and parents who have a child born from assisted reproduction, this book offers insightful ways to better understand the challenges these patients undertake and the various issues this might bring into the analytic room. The contributors examine the myriad psychic problems subjects are confronted with which could impact their ability to bond with children born through ART: the mourning processes infertility entails, the identification with the fertile parental couple, the unconscious representation of origin, the representation of the primal scene, and the process of symbolic affiliation. They consider the working-through these processes necessitate in order to enable filiation and healthy parenting, and give invaluable tools to the analyst to enable the promotion of psychological growth. Throughout, the chapters address the emotions that infertility summons in which both patient and analyst find a spectrum of unconscious phantasies and anxieties. This book is an essential read for psychoanalysts and other professionals working in the field of ART, as well as those interested in motherhood and its vicissitudes and intersection with psychoanalysis.

Author : Andrea Whittaker
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 24,49 MB
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1782387331

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In Thailand, infertility remains a source of stigma for those couples that combine a range of religious, traditional and high-tech interventions in their quest for a child. This book explores this experience of infertility and the pursuit and use of assisted reproductive technologies by Thai couples. Though using assisted reproductive technologies is becoming more acceptable in Thai society, access to and choices about such technologies are mediated by differences in class position. These stories of women and men in private and public infertility clinics reveal how local social and moral sensitivities influence the practices and meanings of treatment.