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Faith and Fertility: Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices in Different Religions from Ancient to Modern Times
Eric (Ed) Blyth
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Description for Faith and Fertility: Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices in Different Religions from Ancient to Modern Times
Paperback. Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith traditions. Each chapter is written in an accessible style, outlining each faith's history, core beliefs and values. Editor(s): Blyth, Eric; Landau, Ruth. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM1; MFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 378.
When an individual or couple is considering a difficult choice such as IVF treatment or third party assisted conception, the moral and ethical basis for their decisions may often be informed by their particular faith traditions.
Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders from around the world. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith traditions. Each chapter is written in an accessible and clear style, outlining each faith's history and its core beliefs and values, showing the influence these ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843105350
SKU
V9781843105350
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Ref
99-1
About Eric (Ed) Blyth
Eric Blyth is professor of social work at the University of Huddersfield, UK, and visiting professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is co-chair of the British Association of Social Workers Project Group on Assisted Reproduction. His interest in assisted conception originates from his own experience of childlessness, infertility treatment and adoption. Eric is Editor of the British Journal of ... Read more
Reviews for Faith and Fertility: Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices in Different Religions from Ancient to Modern Times
Required reading for anyone interested in the field, whether practitioner, ethicist, or simply an observer. I found it compelling reading, and very disturbing.
Human Fertility I read it over the Christmas holidays and found that I couldn't put it down... The book succeeds in enlightening the reader and providing a nuances understaning of the different attitudes of the different ... Read more
Human Fertility I read it over the Christmas holidays and found that I couldn't put it down... The book succeeds in enlightening the reader and providing a nuances understaning of the different attitudes of the different ... Read more