Conceiving Christian America (Anthropologies of American Medicine: Culture, Power, and Practice)

Get ready to uncover the powerful world of embryo adoption with Conceiving Christian America! This groundbreaking book traces the journey of white pro-life evangelical Christians as they strive to create a Christian nation by saving thousands of frozen human embryos. Through six years of meticulous ethnographic research, author Risa Cromer reveals how embryo adoption not only shapes conservative politics but also affects reproductive rights and justice.

Embryo adoption may be a small part of US fertility services, but its impact on conservative politics cannot be underestimated. These embryos, often considered unborn children by the Christian Right, have become pawns in high-profile battles over public investment in human embryonic stem cell research and even the overturning of Roe v. Wade. As you delve into this eye-opening book, you'll see how embryo adoption is more than just a family-making process; it's a powerful social movement that promotes the influence of Christian values and power.

Conceiving Christian America uncovers the dark side of embryo adoption, revealing how it exploits white saviorist tropes in the quest for reconceiving personhood. By documenting the practices, narratives, and beliefs surrounding embryo adoption, this book serves as a powerful tool for understanding and challenging the tactics of the Christian Right. Don't miss out on this timely and thought-provoking examination of a process that seeks to conceive not just families, but an entire Christian nation.

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