Relative Strangers: Family Life, Genes and Donor Conception

Author:   Petra Nordqvist ,  Carol Smart (University of Manchester)
Publisher:   Palgrave MacMillan
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9781306286657


Pages:   205
Publication Date:   18 February 2014
Format:   Electronic book text
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Relative Strangers: Family Life, Genes and Donor Conception


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What does it mean to have a child born through donor conception? Does it mean different things for heterosexual parents and lesbian parents? What is it like for the 'non-genetic' parent? How do grandparents feel about having a grandchild who is conceived with the help of an egg, sperm or embryo donor? Since 1991 more than 35,000 children have been born in the UK as a result of donor conception. This means that more and more families are facing the issue of incorporating 'relative strangers' into their families. In this path breaking book, the authors explore the lived reality of donor conception in families by using in-depth interviews with parents and grandparents of donor conceived children. With reproductive medical technologies becoming more accessible, assisted donor conception is raising new and important questions about family life. This book will provide compelling reading for all those interested in the family, kinship, gender and sexuality, new reproductive technologies, and genetics.

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Author:   Petra Nordqvist ,  Carol Smart (University of Manchester)
Publisher:   Palgrave MacMillan
Imprint:   Palgrave MacMillan
ISBN:  

9781306286657


ISBN 10:   1306286654
Pages:   205
Publication Date:   18 February 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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