The Mother Machine: Reproductive Technologies from Artificial Insemination to Artificial Wombs

by Gena Corea

Discusses artificial insemination, embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, and sex predetermination

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction, Health

Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Genoveffa "Gena" Corea is the author of several feminist nonfiction works analyzing the treatment of women within the medical industry. Her writing has dealt with reproductive technologies, disease and malpractice. She has also published articles in dozens of anthologies including Contemporary Issues in Bioethics (1994), Radical Voices (1989), Embryos, Ethics and Women's Rights (1988), and Test-Tube Women (1984). Corea has published in both English and German, and she has been featured in a number of documentaries on reproductive technology.

Reviews

[WndyJW · Rating 3 out of 5]

Important book for women.

[C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

So good.

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

While much of this is very outdated, a very critical look at ART and motherhood. Very interesting.