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The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society(Bioethics)

The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society(Bioethics)


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The rapidly changing field of genetics affects society through advances in health-care and through implications of genetic research. This study addresses the impacts of new genetic discoveries and technologies on different segments of today's society. The book begins with a chapter on genetic complexity, and subsequent chapters discuss moral and ethical questions arising from today's genetics from the perspectives of health care professionals, the media, the general public, special interest groups and commercial interests.

Table of Contents:
List of Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction: Perspectives on Perspectives Chapter 1. Genetic Complexity in Human Disease and Behavior Chapter 2. Geneticists in Society, Society in Genetics Chapter 3. Genetics and Behavior in the News: Dilemmas of a Rising Paradigm Chapter 4. Advocacy Groups and the New Genetics Chapter 5. Invisible Women: Gender, Genetics, and Reproduction Chapter 6. Prenatal Diagnosis and Selective Abortion: A Challenge to Practice and Policy Chapter 7. African American Perspectives on Genetic Testing Chapter 8. Genetics, Race, and Ethnicity: Searching for Differences Chapter 9. The Origins of Homosexuality: No Genetic Link to Social Change Chapter 10. Diversity and Complexity in Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transsexual Responses to "Gay-Gene" Debates Chapter 11. The Commercialization of Genetic Technologies: Raising Public Awareness Chapter 12. Individual, Family, and Societal Dimensions of Genetic Discrimination: A Case Study Analysis Chapter 13. Current Developments in Genetic Discrimination Index

About the Author :
Joseph S. Alper, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts. Catherine Ard, M.M.H.S., is a doctoral candidate in the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Adrienne Asch, Ph.D., is the Henry Luce Professor in Biology, Ethics, and the Politics of Human Reproduction at Wellesley College. Jon Beckwith, Ph.D., is American Cancer Society Research Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Harvard Medical School. Peter Conrad, Ph.D., is the Harry Coplan Professor of Social Sciences at Brandeis University. Lisa N. Geller, Ph.D., J.D., is an associate at Fish and Richardson, P.C., in Boston.

Review :
Bringing the concerns of different communities together in a single volume makes it possible to appreciate the mosaic of human issues more fully and forces us to anticipate the challenges that may arise—and that will require our attention—as the genetic revolution proceeds . . . A much needed antidote to the current genetic hoopla. —Doris Teichler Zallen, Journal of the American Medical Association A cautious look at the effects of genetic discoveries on society . . . The issues raised by this book are valid, and all scientists should be aware of them. I often found myself nodding in agreement. —Jeffrey C. Long, New England Journal of Medicine The authors present several thought-provoking issues in regard to prenatal genetic screening and selective abortion. It's a great contribution to the field. —Fernando I. Rivera, Contemporary Sociology This book superbly and successfully fills its purpose—to show the need for dialogue between researchers, health care professionals, communities, and individuals regarding various aspects of genetic technology. —Choice


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780801869648
  • Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 312
  • Series Title: Bioethics
  • Sub Title: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0801869641
  • Publisher Date: 06 Dec 2002
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: 01
  • Spine Width: 27 mm
  • Weight: 567 gr


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