Cash Cow
how the maternal body became a global commodity – and the hidden costs for women
$30.39
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
30 March 2026
Summary
Cash Cow: The Commodification of Motherhood in the Fertility Industry
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?
Is it right that you can pay more for ‘VIP’ egg donors – and to view their photos?
How much, if anything, should breastmilk cost – and who should be allowed to buy it?
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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 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 20mm |
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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
About The Author
Alev Scott
Alev Scott is an author and journalist for publications including the Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, New Statesman and Huffington Post. Her previous books focus on Turkish, Greek and Ottoman history, while her radio and TV work includes the BBC’s World Service, Today Programme and Woman’s Hour.
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