Genetics and Society

A Sociology of Disease

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Ailments & Diseases, Genetic, Medical, Medical Science, Genetics, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: Anne Kerr ISBN: 9781134494446
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 24, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Anne Kerr
ISBN: 9781134494446
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 24, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Genetic science has advanced rapidly in recent years; things happen now that might have seemed like science fiction only ten years ago. Genetics and Society looks at the history of this science and the wide-ranging impact it has had on contemporary society. Using fascinating and cutting-edge examples throughout, Anne Kerr examines topics as diverse as:

  • the institutional structures that have grown up around the diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders
  • the media representation of genetic debates from designer babies to the genetic sources of alcoholism
  • the politics of genetic decision-making and the state regulation of both genetic research and the biomedicine industry.

Each chapter begins with a summary and a definition of key terms and ends with annotated notes on further reading, meaning that it is as accessible for the layman as it is for the scientist. The resulting student-friendly text will be essential reading for anybody with an interest in genetic science and the impact it is having on society.

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Genetic science has advanced rapidly in recent years; things happen now that might have seemed like science fiction only ten years ago. Genetics and Society looks at the history of this science and the wide-ranging impact it has had on contemporary society. Using fascinating and cutting-edge examples throughout, Anne Kerr examines topics as diverse as:

Each chapter begins with a summary and a definition of key terms and ends with annotated notes on further reading, meaning that it is as accessible for the layman as it is for the scientist. The resulting student-friendly text will be essential reading for anybody with an interest in genetic science and the impact it is having on society.

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