An Immaculate Misconception : Sex in an Age of Mechanical Reproduction

Carl Djerassi

ISBN 10: 1860942482 / ISBN 13: 9781860942488

Published by Imperial College Press, 2000

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pp. 152.

Seller Inventory # 2654493518

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Immaculate Misconception : Sex in an Age of Mechanical Reproduction
• Publisher: Imperial College Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860942482
• ISBN 13: 9781860942488
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Used

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Synopsis

One of the most challenging issues of the 21st century is the impending separation of sex (in bed) and reproduction (under the microscope) as a result of recent advances in contraception and assisted reproduction. Many of the ethical and societal issues associated with these new reproductive technologies, notably intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), are raised in an unusual format -- namely in dialogic form -- which is both entertaining and pedagogically informative.

Review

"... one of the most contentious, headline-grabbing and deeply personal issues on the front lines of modern science..." -- San Francisco Examiner, 1999

"An alternative to the usual fluff of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe." -- The Independent, 1998

"Djerassi's writing exhibits wit and warmth... a good, healthy 90-minute drama." -- Time Out, 1999

"Engrossing entertainment... This production of Carl Djerassi's comedy screen drama is pretty much faultless." -- Stage, 1999

"The triumph of Carl Djerassi's first theatrical work ... present the language of the laboratory in an involving, accessible fashion..." -- The List, Edinburgh, 1998