˜Theœ double-edged helix : social implications of genetics in a diverse society

˜Theœ double-edged helix social implications of genetics in a diverse society

Explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on both different population segments and society as a whole. The authors address the medical and ethical implications of the new technologies, outlining positive and negative effects of genetic research on minorities, individuals with disabilities,...

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Weitere Verfasser: Alper, Joseph S. (BerichterstatterIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: Baltimore, Md. Johns Hopkins University Press 2002
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Genetica > Sociale aspecten > Gesellschaft > Bioethics > Genetic Techniques > Genetics, Medical > Human genetics > Social aspects > Sozialethik > Humangenetik > Gentechnologie > Aufsatzsammlung
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Zusammenfassung:Explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on both different population segments and society as a whole. The authors address the medical and ethical implications of the new technologies, outlining positive and negative effects of genetic research on minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations. Presenting a wide array of perspectives, this book emphasizes the need to ensure that research into genetics does not result in discrimination against people on the basis of their DNA.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:ix, 293 p.
24 cm
ISBN:0801869641
0-8018-6964-1