The Double Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society
By: and and and and and
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- Synopsis
- The authors address the medical and ethical implications of the new technologies, outlining potential positive and negative effects of genetic research on minorities, people 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.
- Copyright:
- 2002
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 773 Pages
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 03/22/05
- Copyrighted By:
- The John Hopkins University Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine, Philosophy
- Submitted By:
- Adrienne Asch
- Proofread By:
- Adrienne Asch
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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