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The Baby Business: How Money, Science, And Politics Drive The Commerce Of Conception
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Despite Legislation That Claims To Prohibit It, There Is A Thriving Market For Babies Spreading Across The Globe. Fueled By Rapid Advances In Reproductive Medicine And The Desperate Desires Of Millions Of Wouldbe Parents, The Acquisition Of Childrenwhether Through Donated Eggs, Rented Wombs, Or Crossborder Adoptionhas Become A Multibillion Dollar Industry That Has Left Science, Law, Ethics, And Commerce Deeply At Odds.In The Baby Business, Debora Spar Argues That It Is Time To Acknowledge The Commercial Truth About Reproduction And To Establish A Standard That Governs Its Transactions. In This Fascinating Behindthescenes Account, She Combines Pioneering Research And Interviews With The Industrys Top Reproductive Scientists And Trailblazers To Provide A First Glimpse At How The Industry Works: Who The Babymakers Are, Who Makes Money, How Prices Are Set, And What Defines The Clientele. Fascinating Stories Illustrate The Inner Workings Of Market Segmentsincluding Stem Cell Research, Surrogacy, Egg Swapping, Designer Babies, Adoption, And Human Cloningas Spar Explores The Moral And Legal Challenges That Industry Players Must Address.The First Purely Commercial Look At An Industry That Deals In Humanitys Most Intimate Issues, This Book Challenges Us To Consider The Financial Promise And Ethical Perils Well Face As The Baby Business Moves Inevitably Forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Baby Business'? A: 'The Baby Business' explores the commercial aspects of reproduction, including the market for babies through methods like surrogacy, egg donation, and adoption.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Baby Business'? A: The author of 'The Baby Business' is Debora Spar.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Baby Business' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Baby Business'? A: 'The Baby Business' contains 302 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Baby Business' published? A: 'The Baby Business' was published on February 14, 2006.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Baby Business' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What category does 'The Baby Business' fall under? A: 'The Baby Business' is categorized under Economics.
- Q: What key themes does the book address? A: 'The Baby Business' addresses themes of ethics, law, and commercial practices surrounding reproduction.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of this book? A: Yes, 'The Baby Business' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'The Baby Business'? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the financial and ethical dimensions of the baby market, including who profits and the challenges faced by the industry.