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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Religious Studies Review - Ryan J. Sauder
In this provocative and detailed analysis, Lublin courageously tackles a continuing feminist debate: do these technologies really advance women's reproductive freedom?
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.
Medical Humanities - Rosemarie Tong
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.
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.
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.
It should be read from cover to cover, including the notes, by everyone concerned about technological intervention in the womb.
Reproductive Health Matters
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.
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
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 & Society
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 & Society
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.
Medical Humanities Review
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.
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.
