Sarah Franklin
American Anthropologist | Genetic Technology & Social Impact
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Sarah Franklin is a pioneering American anthropologist whose research has substantially advanced the fields of feminism, gender studies, and the social implications of reproductive and genetic technology. Through rigorous ethnographic work on IVF, cloning, embryology, and stem cell research, Franklin combines kinship theory with cutting-edge science studies to illuminate the human dimensions of emerging biotech breakthroughs. Her provocative insights challenge audiences to consider the far-reaching social and ethical consequences of scientific innovation.
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