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08/27/2008: "More reviews"

Of DtGS, both pretty favurable. Writing in Bionews, Rachel Dobson says:

the book provides a clear argument in defense of the Genetic Supermarket and the reproductive liberty of its customers. It is an informative and thoughtful approach to the question of legislation surrounding reproductive choices. While it may be normal to be hesitant and precautionary in the face of new technology, Gavaghan convincingly challenges the 'gut feelings' that pervade this debate, examining the consequences of PGD from a philosophical, medical and legal perspective.

Meanwhile, over at Script-ed, Eva Asscher concludes her review with:

Gavaghan’s book is a stimulating read that identifies a much needed ethical middle way between the extreme positions on embryo selection, ranging from calls to banning of these types of selection on one hand, to reproductive beneficence as a moral duty on the other.

Unsurprisingly, both had a few quibbles too, though I think it's safe to say that all criticisms were fairly minor and certainly constructive. :-)