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Preventing Prenatal Harm
Mathieu, Deborah. Ed(S): Mathieu, Deborah
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Description for Preventing Prenatal Harm
paperback. Arguing that the state must meet strict conditions to justify interfering in at-risk pregnancies, this book examines the legal and ethical concerns that arise when governments mandate the behavior of pregnant women. It incorporates court decisions, especially cases involving substance abuse. Editor(s): Mathieu, Deborah. Series: Clinical Medical Ethics. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 312.
Arguing that the state must meet strict conditions to justify interfering in at-risk pregnancies, Deborah Mathieu examines the legal and ethical concerns that arise when governments mandate the behavior of pregnant women. She explores both the pregnant woman's right to decide what happens to her body and the future child's right to be protected from avoidable damage. Mathieu addresses such topics as reproductive hazards in the workplace, mandated fetal therapy, forced lifestyle changes for pregnant women, and the future child's right to sue for lack of prenatal care. The controversy raises key issues of rights, duties, and the scope of ... Read more
Arguing that the state must meet strict conditions to justify interfering in at-risk pregnancies, Deborah Mathieu examines the legal and ethical concerns that arise when governments mandate the behavior of pregnant women. She explores both the pregnant woman's right to decide what happens to her body and the future child's right to be protected from avoidable damage. Mathieu addresses such topics as reproductive hazards in the workplace, mandated fetal therapy, forced lifestyle changes for pregnant women, and the future child's right to sue for lack of prenatal care. The controversy raises key issues of rights, duties, and the scope of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
Clinical Medical Ethics
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9780878406005
SKU
V9780878406005
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About Mathieu, Deborah. Ed(S): Mathieu, Deborah
Deborah Mathieu is an associate professor in the political science department at the University of Arizona.
Reviews for Preventing Prenatal Harm
Her arguments are masterfully marshalled. For those interested in the subject matter, this book is now their point of departure-regardless of their terminus. Theological Studies Mathieu's book is clear, succinct, and philosophically astute. Those working on reproductive ethics will find it a useful reference since it summarizes legal cases well and supports empirical claims with a wealth of medical date. ... Read more