The Reproduction Revolution: A Christian Appraisal of Sexuality, Reproductive Technologies, and the Family

by John F. Kilner (Editor), Paige Cunningham (Editor), W. David Hager (Editor)

Overview

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802847157
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/28/2000
Series:	Horizons in Bioethics Series
Pages:	289
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Director of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity inBannockburn, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Preface (by the editors)
John F. Kilner, Ph.D.
Paige C. Cunningham, J.D.
W. David Hager, M.D.

Introduction: The Experience of Reproductive Difficulties

A Patient's Perspective Jeannie Wallace French, M.P.H.
A Nurse's Perspective Joleen Zivnuska, M.S.N.
A Medical Educator's Perspective Thomas E. Elkins, M.D.
A Physician's Perspective William R. Cutrer, M.D.

Part I: Foundational Issues

1. Separating Sex and Reproduction: The Ambiguous Triumphs of Technology Nigel M. de S. Cameron, Ph.D.
2. A Child of One's Own: At What Price? Gilbert Meilaender, Ph.D.
3. The Goals of Medicine: The Case of Viagra Dónal P. O'Mathúna, Ph.D.
4. The Moral Status of Embryos Robert W. Evans, Ph.D.

Part II: Specific Technologies

5. Sexual Ethics and Reproductive Technologies Dennis P. Hollinger, Ph.D.
6. Using Donor Eggs and Sperm: The Tragic Face of Anonymity Teresa Iglesias, D.Phil.
7. Surrogate Motherhood Scott B. Rae, Ph.D.
8. Human Cloning John F. Kilner, Ph.D.

Part III: Difficult Cases

9. The Case of the Abortive Surrogate

Introduction
The Case
Setting the Stage C. Christopher Hook, M.D.
Rules and Exceptions C. Ben Mitchell, Ph.D.
The Hidden PlaintiffR. Martin Palmer, J.D.
Merciful Compassion Joyce A. Shelton, Ph.D.
The Unchosen and Frozen Samuel B. Casey, J.D.

10. Bioethical Decisions When Essential Scientific Information Is in Dispute: A Debate on Whether or Not the Birth Control Pill Causes Abortions

Introduction (by the debate editor)Linda K. Bevington, M.A.
Using the Birth Control Pill Is Ethically Unacceptable Walter L. Larimore, M.D. and Randy Alcorn, M.A.
Using Hormone Contraceptives Is a Decision Involving Science, Scripture, and Conscience Susan A. Crockett, M.D., Joseph L. DeCook, M.D., Donna Harrison, M.D, and Camilla Hersh, M.D.

Part IV: Responding to the Sexual Revolution

11. Casualties of the Sexual Revolution: Youth Risk Takers W. David Hager, M.D.
12. Sex in America: Past, Present, and Future Joe S. McIlhaney Jr., M.D.
13. Sexually Transmitted Disease, Preventive Public Policy, and Postmoderns: The Spider, the Web, and the Fly Mary B. Adam, M.D.

Part V: Other Proactive Responses

14. Making Laws and Changing Hearts Gracie Hsu Yu, M.H.S.
15. Banning Human Cloning Charlene Q. Kalebic, J.D.
16. Affirming the FamilyCharles M. Sell, Th.D.

Index

Editorial Reviews

CBA Marketplace
"As medical science invents new ways to produce and manipulate human life—cloning, surrogate motherhood, embryo freezing—ethical questions become increasingly complicated. This book's 30 contributors urge readers to wrestle with issues, to ground their ideas in a biblical framework, and to understand the staggering implications of scientific developments. . . Recommend this excellent book on sexuality and reproductive technologies."

Religious Studies Review
"This volume adds the often overlooked Christian perspective on these issues. The diversity of perspectives and opinions, each grounded in a Christian framework, highlight why sex and reproduction will continue to challenge both the Christian community and society as a whole. This easy-to-read volume presents a good introduction to these issues for the lay reader, but the thoughtful analysis and range of perspectives will also interest healthcare providers and scholars interested in reproductive ethics."

Provident Book Finder
"This is a must-read for Christian practitioners in reproductive medicine. It will also provide insight for others interested in Christian ethics concerning human sexuality."

From the Publisher

As medical science invents new ways to produce and manipulate human life—cloning, surrogate motherhood, embryo freezing—ethical questions become increasingly complicated. This book's 30 contributors urge readers to wrestle with issues, to ground their ideas in a biblical framework, and to understand the staggering implications of scientific developments.... Recommend this excellent book on sexuality and reproductive technologies.

CBA Marketplace