Birth Power

Carmel Shalev presents her argument for 'a free market in reproduction,' for recognition of 'the reproducing woman as an autonomous moral and economic agent,' with intelligence, force, and erudition. This is a book that will provoke passionate response from lawyers and feminists-indeed, from anyone concerned with the social, economic, and legal aspects of reproduction in our age-and should be read for that very reason. -Nancy F. Cott