As a biological, cultural, and social entity, the human fetus is a multifaceted subject which calls for equally diverse perspectives to fully understand. Anthropology of the Fetus seeks to achieve this by bringing together specialists in biological anthropology, archaeology, and…
There are more fertility clinics per capita in Israel than in any other country in the world and Israel has the world's highest per capita rate of in-vitro fertilization procedures. Fertility treatments are fully subsidized by Israeli national health insurance and are available …
A comprehensive comparative study of Jewish law on contemporary reproductive issues from a gender perspective.
A comprehensive comparative study of Jewish law on contemporary reproductive issues from a gender perspective.
In 'Sex Cells' Rene Almeling provides an inside look at how egg agencies and sperm banks do business.
"Ovarian Stimulation covers all the basic and advanced aspects of ovarian stimulation for women undergoing ovulation induction and assisted reproduction. It gives a comprehensive review of the modern approach to ovarian stimulation and its alternatives - both in IVF and in other…
Examines the medical, social, and legal dimensions of the use of assisted reproductive technologies by lesbian women.
"Originally developed to help heterosexual couples, fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization and sperm donation have provided lesbians with new methods for achieving pregnancy during the past two decades. This book is a sociological analysis of lesbians' use of these …
