A Critical Approach to Surrogacy ─ Reproductive Desires and Demands

The inalienable right to have children is a cornerstone to western societies, and yet for many people, surrogacy remains their only option. This important new book explores this highly contested area through a critical psychology perspective, discussing the many socio-cultural issues and health concerns faced by surrogates, prospective parents and clinical providers. Including empirical research conducted by the authors with both heterosexual and homosexual couples, this is the first book to look holistically and cross-culturally at this provocative topic, and will be of interested to students and researchers within health psychology, gender studies and social work.

Professor Damien W. Riggs is a lecturer at the School of Social and Policy Studies, Flinders University, Australia

Dr Clemence Due is a Research Fellow at the Southgate Institute, Flinders University, Australia