| Description |
ix, 214 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Cambridge studies in philosophy and public policy |
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Cambridge studies in philosophy and public policy.
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| Contents |
1. Pregnancy misconceived -- 2. Reconceiving pregnancy -- 3. The ethical significance of pregnancy -- 4. What about birth? -- 5. Mothers and others : who can be "maternal thinkers"? -- 6. Caring for children, caring for friends, caring by children |
| Summary |
"This highly original book argues for increased recognition of pregnancy, birthing, and childrearing as social activities demanding simultaneously physical, intellectual, emotional, and moral work from those who undertake them." "Amy Mullin considers both parenting and paid childcare and examines the impact of disability on this work. The book challenges the assumption that isolated self-sacrifice should be the norm in either pregnancy or childcare. Instead, reproductive labor requires greater social support." "Written from the perspective of a feminist philosopher, the book draws on the work of and seeks to increase dialogue between philosophers and childcare professionals, disability theorists, nurses, and sociologists."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Pregnancy -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Pregnancy -- Social aspects.
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Human reproduction -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Feminism -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Child care.
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| LC no. |
2004062883 |
| ISBN |
052184438X |
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0521605865 pb |
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