Genetics and Society by Anne Kerr
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.
Anne Kerr is Professor of Sociology at the University of Glasgow Choon Key Chekar is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Lancaster Emily Ross is a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh Julia Swallow is a Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow in Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh Sarah Cunningham-Burley is Professor of Medical and Family Sociology at the University of Edinburgh
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415300827 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415300827 |
| Title | Genetics and Society |
| Author | Anne Kerr |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-06-24 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
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