The Oocyte Economy: The Changing Meaning of Human Eggs

by Catherine Waldby

No Customer Reviews

In recent years increasing numbers of women from wealthy countries have turned to egg donation, egg freezing, and in vitro fertilization to become pregnant, especially later in life. This trend has created new ways of using, exchanging, and understanding oocytes-the reproductive cells specific to women. In The Oocyte Economy Catherine Waldby draws on 130 interviews---with scientists, clinicians, and women who have either donated or frozen their...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:147800472X

ISBN13:9781478004721

Release Date:May 2019

Publisher:Duke University Press

Length:248 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Medical Medical Books Social Science Social Sciences

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Oocyte Economy: The Changing Meaning of Human Eggs

Recommended

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us