Sex And Destiny: The Politics Of Human Fertility
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At the intersection of politics, culture, and biology, Germaine Greer presents one of the most provocative and wide-ranging arguments of the twentieth century — a fearless interrogation of how Western society has come to regard human fertility as a problem to be managed rather than a force to be respected. Sex and Destiny: The Politics of Human Fertility chronicles the global politics of reproduction, examining how contraception, population control policies, and cultural attitudes toward children have shaped — and distorted — human civilisation across the developing and developed worlds alike. Greer argues with characteristic ferocity and intellectual rigour that the West's obsession with fertility control reflects a deeper cultural contempt for children and the communities that cherish them. Drawing on anthropology, history, and political theory, she constructs a sweeping critique of population ideology that challenges liberal orthodoxy as boldly as it does conservative tradition. A work of sustained brilliance from one of feminism's most iconoclastic voices, Sex and Destiny leaves the reader questioning the very assumptions that underpin modern reproductive politics — and wondering who, ultimately, decides the fate of human life.
Author: Germaine Greer
Format: Hardback
Genre: Gender studies
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
At the intersection of politics, culture, and biology, Germaine Greer presents one of the most provocative and wide-ranging arguments of the twentieth century — a fearless interrogation of how Western society has come to regard human fertility as a problem to be managed rather than a force to be respected. Sex and Destiny: The Politics of Human Fertility chronicles the global politics of reproduction, examining how contraception, population control policies, and cultural attitudes toward children have shaped — and distorted — human civilisation across the developing and developed worlds alike. Greer argues with characteristic ferocity and intellectual rigour that the West's obsession with fertility control reflects a deeper cultural contempt for children and the communities that cherish them. Drawing on anthropology, history, and political theory, she constructs a sweeping critique of population ideology that challenges liberal orthodoxy as boldly as it does conservative tradition. A work of sustained brilliance from one of feminism's most iconoclastic voices, Sex and Destiny leaves the reader questioning the very assumptions that underpin modern reproductive politics — and wondering who, ultimately, decides the fate of human life.