The Political Economy of Organ Transplantation: Where Do Organs Come From?

The book explores how the state, market, and family mediate the relationships of organs, tissues, and cells transferred from one body to another through donation, sale, or gift. It combines a thorough review of the sociological, anthropological, and ethical literature with the author's personal dilemmas and lived experience. The strength of the book lies in its reflexive accounts of the author's experience juxtaposed with the sensitive appraisals of the workings of the state, market, and family in the organ economy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book explores the complex web of relationships that govern the exchange of organs, tissues, and cells across different bodies, examining the role of the state, market, and family in mediating these transactions. It provides a comprehensive review of the sociological, anthropological, and ethical literature surrounding transplant organs, while also incorporating the author's personal dilemmas and lived experiences. Through his work, the author skillfully highlights the negotiations and accommodations inherent in the use of these technologies and challenges any simplistic readings of the ethics of transplantation.

This book is a stimulating and accessible resource for those interested in transplantation, ethics, or the social implications of medical technologies. Its strength lies in the reflexive accounts from the author of his own experience juxtaposed with the sensitive appraisals of the workings of the state, market, and family in the organ economy. By delving into the complexities of organ supply, the book sheds light on the ethical dilemmas and challenges that arise in this field, offering valuable insights into the complex interplay between medicine, society, and individual lives.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032265674