Making Parents
Charis Thompson
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Making Parents
Published
2007
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
360
ISBN-13
9780262297073
Description
"Assisted reproductive technology (ART) makes babies and parents at once. Drawing on science and technology studies, feminist theory, and historical and ethnographic analyses of ART clinics, Charis Thompson explores the intertwining of biological reproduction with the personal, political, and technological meanings of reproduction. She analyzes the "ontological choreography" at ART clinics - the dynamics by which technical, scientific, kinship, gender, emotional, legal, political, financial, and other matters are coordinated - using ethnographic data to address questions usually treated in the abstract. Reproductive technologies, says Thompson, are part of the increasing tendency to turn social problems into biomedical questions and can be used as a lens to see the resulting changes in the relations between science and society."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Assisted reproduction techniques
The art and science of assisted reproductive techniques (ART)
Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques, Fifth Edition : Volume 2
Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques, Fifth Edition : Volume 1
Conservative Infertility Management
Health and Welfare of ART Children (Reproductive Medicine & Assisted Reproductive Techniques)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Making Parents?
This edition of Making Parents has approximately 360 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Making Parents?
For most readers, Making Parents typically takes between 7h 30m and 5h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 90,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Making Parents?
The estimated word count for Making Parents is approximately 90,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Making Parents?
Making Parents was written by Charis Thompson.
When was Making Parents published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.