Cash Cow
How the Maternal Body Became a Global Commodity – and the Hidden Costs for Women
$29.63
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2026
Summary
A Radio 4 Book of the Week
‘Captivating, mind-boggling and deeply disturbing’ – Maureen Freely
‘Humane, thoughtful and urgent — this book will make you think, make you laugh, make you cry, but also make you burn with rage’ – Dr Mary Wellesley
A thought-provoking deep dive into the global fertility industry and the commodification of the maternal body
Should surrogacy be a paid service, an altruistic act – or even legal at all?<…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008724955 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008724954 |
| Author: | Alev Scott |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 153mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
‘A powerful, intimate and disturbing exploration of the hidden markets built on women’s bodies. Alev Scott has written a book that will change the way you think about family, fertility and the future.’ Professor Peter Frankopan
‘Fascinating, original and shocking.’ Mary Ann Sieghart, author of The Authority Gap
‘Cash Cow is an eye-opening exploration of how surrogacy has grown to become a multibillion-dollar global industry with almost no public scrutiny. An absolute must read for anyone considering surrogacy; a compelling and thought-provoking book for everyone else.’ Jack Farchy, co-author of The World for Sale
‘A brilliant and compelling book, and one which should be read by anyone associated with mothering and fertility – that is, everyone.’ Rebecca Seal, author of SOLO
‘The depth and care of Alev’s reporting is unmatched.’ Sirin Kale
Alev Scott
Alev Scott is an author and journalist. She has written for publications including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The New Statesman, and The Huffington Post. Her previous books focus on Turkish, Greek, and Ottoman history. Her radio and television work includes contributions to the BBC’s World Service, Today Programme, and Woman’s Hour.
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