Publisher Description

Feminists have long been divided on the issues raised by reproductive technologies. Are contraception, assisted conception, and antenatal intervention a source of liberation? Should they be rejected as anti-natural and anti-women? Or are these types of technological interventions merely another area where freedom of choice should be gender neutral? Based in part on her activist work in the United States, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, author Nancy Lublin focuses on the core principles of feminist theory and offers a new framework for creating public policy and social change in the name of gender justice.

Author Biography

Nancy Lublin is pursuing a J.D. degree at New York University School of Law. She earned a M.Litt. in politics at Oxford University. She lives in New York City

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter 2: Definition and Justification Chapter 4 Chapter 3: Technophilia Chapter 5 Chapter 4: Technophobia: Ecofeminism Chapter 6 Chapter 5: Technophobia: (FINR) RAGE Against the Machine Chapter 7 Chapter 6: My Body, My Right Chapter 8 Chapter 7: Praxis Feminism Chapter 9 Chapter 8: Final Thoughts

Review

Lublin presents a concise, constructive study of the question, Is technological reproductive intervention a friend or foe of women? . . . This volume offers a clearly presented, well-documented source to inspire debate and further study regarding the social change affiliated with reproductive technology. * CHOICE *
Nancy Lublin, one of the rising generation of young feminist theorists brings to the table something much needed: cutting edge analysis of new technologies of reproduction as well as keen insight as to how these might play out in real women's lives. -- Naomi Wolf, author of Promiscuities
Ms. Lublin, a young feminist theorist, makes a compelling case for expanding the constitutional protection of reproductive rights to embrace the equal protection clause and for encouraging state intervention to create universal free reproductive health care—all while guaranteeing women's autonomy. * The Buffalo News *
It should be read from cover to cover, including the notes, by everyone concerned about technological intervention in the womb. * Reproductive Health Matters *
Pandora's Box is a provocative challenge to anyone who thinks that there are easy answers to what feminists should do about reproductive technology. Clearly written and forcefully argued, Lublin's book provides us with an original feminist analysis of a pressing problem for all feminists. -- Drucilla Cornell, Rutgers University
In this provocative and detailed analysis, Lublin courageously tackles a continuing feminist debate: do these technologies really advance women's reproductive freedom? -- Helen Bequaert Holmes, cofounder, International Network on Feminist Approaches to Bioethics
It is refreshing to find a young author/activist like Nancy Lublin who understands that for feminism to succeed, we must seek to unite theory and practice. Lublin has set a pace for young women everywhere through her own brand of 'praxis feminism'—combining action with principle—in her work and her writing. There may be hope yet for an intrinsically feminist future. -- Kelli Conlin, executive director, National Abortion Action League (NARAL) of New York State
Lublin's creative recasting of material feminism as praxis feminism constitutes an intriguing addition to feminist discussions of reproductive technology. A thought-provoking read in feminist bioethics. -- Ryan J. Sauder, University of Pittsburgh * Religious Studies Review *
Nancy Lublin's clear and insightful text truly does open the Pandora's box associated with reproductive technologies . . . I strongly recommend this book as an addition to any undergraduate, graduate, or medical library. -- Rosemarie Tong, Distinguished Professor in Health Care Ethics and director of the Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Nort * Medical Humanities *
Reviews conventional feminist paradigms in developing a framework for interpreting new reproductive technologies. It is concluded that a real feminism dialogue about gender justice is needed so that the diaspora of feminist theories can become a strength rather than a weakness of feminist practice. * Sociological Abstracts *
offers a clearly presented, well-documented source to inspire debate and further study regarding the social change affiliated with reproductive technology. -- M. P. Tarbox, Mount Mercy College * CHOICE, Vol.35, No. 10 *
It serves to illustrate both the importance and the challenges of breaking out of feminist academic cirlcles with books that cross over to a larger trade audience, and it is sure to generate more debate on these critical issues. * Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society *

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Reviews conventional feminist paradigms in developing a framework for interpreting new reproductive technologies. It is concluded that a real feminism dialogue about gender justice is needed so that the diaspora of feminist theories can become a strength rather than a weakness of feminist practice.

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