Description: Faith and Fertility by Eric Blyth, Ruth Landau, Mohammad Iqbal, Jim Richards, Ray Noble, Gideon Weitzman, Mark Washofsky, Titilayo Aderibigbe, Cecilia Chan, Celia Chan Hoi Yan 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 faiths history, core beliefs and values. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 faiths history and its core beliefs and values, showing the influence these have on its moral and ethical perspective on the issues surrounding fertility.This book will be a welcome resource for anyone seeking information on the plethora of attitudes towards fertility that are at work in todays global and multi-cultural world. Notes Subtitled, Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices In Different Religions From The Ancient To Modern Times. Author Biography 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 Social Work and actively provides consultation for governments, regulatory and professional bodies and the media on assisted conception and related fertility issues. Ruth Landau is an associate professor at the Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Chair of the Institutional Review Board of the Hebrew University. In the past she acted as the Executive Director of the Israeli Family Planning Association for eight years. Ruth has also published widely on social work and ethics and their relation to the issues surrounding fertility. Eric and Ruth are also the editors of Third Party Assisted Conception Across Cultures: Social, Legal and Ethical Perspectives, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Table of Contents Acknowledgements. Introduction. Chapter 1. A Roman Catholic Perspective on Fertility Issues: Objective Truths, Moral Absolutes and the Natural Law - Jim Richards. Chapter 2. Anglican Faith and Reasoning: Wrestling with Fertility Issues - Phyllis Creighton. Chapter 3. Islamic Identity and the Ethics of Assisted Reproduction - Mohammad Iqbal and Ray Noble. Chapter 4. Hinduism and Reproduction in Contemporary India: Verdic Learnings - Gautam N. Allahbadia, Swati G. Allahbadia and Sulbha Arora. Chapter 5. Chinese Traditional Belief Systems, Livelihood and Fertility - Geok Ling Lee, Celia Hoi Yan Chan, Elizabeth Wai-Hing Choi Hui and Cecilia Lai Wan Chan. Chapter 6. Buddhist Family Values: Fertility and Technological Intervention in the Quest for Enlightenment - Michael G. Barnhart. Chapter 7. Broken Calabashes: Yoruba Traditional Faith - Titilayo O. Aderibigbe. Chapter 8. Give me children or else I am dead: Orthodox Jewish Perspectives on Fertility - Rabbi Gideon Weitzman. Chapter 9. Faith and Fertility in Reform Jewish Thought - Mark Washofsky. The Editors. Contributors. Review Required reading for anyone interested in the field, whether practitioner, ethicist, or simply an observer. I found it compelling reading, and very disturbing. -- Human FertilityI read it over the Christmas holidays and found that I couldnt put it down... The book succeeds in enlightening the reader and providing a nuances understaning of the different attitudes of the different faiths to assisted conception... and is essential reading for those dealing with patients with diverse religious beliefs. -- Bionews Promotional How different religions have thought about fertility and reproduction from ancient to modern times Long Description 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 faiths history and its core beliefs and values, showing the influence these have on its moral and ethical perspective on the issues surrounding fertility.This book will be a welcome resource for anyone seeking information on the plethora of attitudes towards fertility that are at work in todays global and multi-cultural world. Review Text I read it over the Christmas holidays and found that I couldnt put it down... The book succeeds in enlightening the reader and providing a nuances understaning of the different attitudes of the different faiths to assisted conception... and is essential reading for those dealing with patients with diverse religious beliefs. Review Quote Required reading for anyone interested in the field, whether practitioner, ethicist, or simply an observer. I found it compelling reading, and very disturbing.- Human FertilityI read it over the Christmas holidays and found that I couldnt put it down... The book succeeds in enlightening the reader and providing a nuances understaning of the different attitudes of the different faiths to assisted conception... and is essential reading for those dealing with patients with diverse religious beliefs.- Bionews Promotional "Headline" How different religions have thought about fertility and reproduction from ancient to modern times Description for Reader 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.aFaith 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 faiths history and its core beliefs and values, showing the influence these have on its moral and ethical perspective on the issues surrounding fertility.aThis book will be a welcome resource for anyone seeking information on the plethora of attitudes towards fertility that are at work in todays global and multi-cultural world. Description for Sales People 10% of the adult population in the industrial world are involuntarily childless, and the proportion is increasing Details ISBN1843105357 Short Title FAITH & FERTILITY Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 1843105357 ISBN-13 9781843105350 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 612.6 Year 2009 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices in Different Religions from Ancient to Modern Times Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Eric Blyth Author Celia Chan Hoi Yan Illustrations Illustrations Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers UK Release Date 2009-07-15 NZ Release Date 2009-07-15 Publication Date 2009-07-15 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2009-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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Book Title: Faith and Fertility: Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices in Different Religions from Ancient to Modern Times
Item Height: 228mm
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Author: Eric Blyth, Ruth Landau
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Law, Nursing, Beliefs, Consultation, Religious History, Healthcare System, Opinion of the People
Publisher: Mohammad Iqbal, Mark Washofsky, Titilayo Aderibigbe, Jim Richards, Celia Chan Hoi Yan, Gideon Weitzman, Ray Noble, Cecilia Chan, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Year: 2009
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 385g
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
