This collection of essays by thirteen leading international scholars in bioethics, law, philosophy and public health, addresses many of the most difficult and intriguing issues surrounding today's advances in reproductive medicine.

While advances in reproductive medicine such as IVF, GIFT and ZIFT have enabled thousands of couples worldwide to have children, they have also raised a plethora of ethical, philosophical and legal questions. This is a collection of essays addressing these issues.

'Anyone with any interest in law...would be interested in the subject matter of this imposing book...The researcher, focused practitioner, or just plain aficionado of the law of reproduction in the modern age...will find this book fascinating and compulsive reading...a must for the discerning family lawyer - a must have for the university law library.' Family Law 'This collection of essays by leading international scholars in bioethics, law, philosophy and public health is...an important contribution to the growing literature on reproductive technology and one that will be of value to scholars, practitioners and students alike.' Human Reproduction and Genetic Ethics '...this volume, like the others in the series, provides an accessible compendium of basic materials for both students and scholars. Bonnie Steinbock's introduction successfully integrates the various contributions in this volume and also conceptualises some of the more technical issues, which is very useful for newcomers in this field.' Adelaide Law Review '...the value of the book stands as an interesting and inspiring Anglo-American collection.' Ethical Perspectives