Making Sense of Intersex: Changing Ethical Perspectives in Biomedicine
Ellen K. Feder
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Description for Making Sense of Intersex: Changing Ethical Perspectives in Biomedicine
Hardback. Proposing a philosophical framework for the treatment of children with intersex conditions - one that acknowledges the intertwined identities of parents, children, and their doctors, this book presents a persuasive moral argument for collective responsibility to these children and their families. Num Pages: 278 pages, 1 b&w illus. BIC Classification: HPQ; MFKC; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 531.
Putting the ethical tools of philosophy to work, Ellen K. Feder seeks to clarify how we should understand "the problem" of intersex. Adults often report that medical interventions they underwent as children to "correct" atypical sex anatomies caused them physical and psychological harm. Proposing a philosophical framework for the treatment of children with intersex conditions—one that acknowledges the intertwined identities of parents, children, and their doctors—Feder presents a persuasive moral argument for collective responsibility to these children and their families.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253012241
SKU
V9780253012241
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About Ellen K. Feder
Ellen K. Feder teaches philosophy at American University.
Reviews for Making Sense of Intersex: Changing Ethical Perspectives in Biomedicine
Rich with cross-discipline potential, Feder's engaging argument should provide a new approach for doctors and parents caring for children with atypical sex anatomy.
Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Feder's book is a welcome injection of new ideas into feminist scholarship on intersex, post-Consensus Statement era.
Women's Review of Books
Is a work of philosophy capable of bringing ... Read more
Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Feder's book is a welcome injection of new ideas into feminist scholarship on intersex, post-Consensus Statement era.
Women's Review of Books
Is a work of philosophy capable of bringing ... Read more