Faith and fertility : attitudes towards reproductive practices in different religions from ancient to modern times /
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 academic...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Otros Autores: | , |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2009.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | 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. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (256 pages) |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
ISBN: | 9781846429590 1846429595 1843105357 9781843105350 |