Baby Markets

Discover the intricate dynamics of family creation in the modern world with Baby Markets, authored by Michele Bratcher Goodwin and published by Cambridge University Press in 2010. This thought-provoking hardback edition spans 338 pages and delves into the private market processes that shape family structures in Western societies.

Goodwin, alongside a team of contributing experts, investigates the multifaceted influences of financial interests, aesthetic preferences, pop culture, and the diverse needs of children. The book critically examines how factors such as race, class, sex, religion, and social customs impact both the beneficiaries and the victims of the evolving baby markets.

Engaging and insightful, Baby Markets is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of law, economics, and family life. Explore the complexities of how families are formed and the implications of these market-driven processes today.