Biosocialities, Genetics and the Social Sciences: Making Biologies and Identities

Synopsis

Biosocialities, Genetics and the Social Sciences explores the social, cultural and economic transformations that result from innovations in genomic knowledge and technology. This pioneering collection uses Paul Rabinow’s concept of biosociality to chart the shifts in social relations and ideas about nature, biology and identity brought about by developments in biomedicine. Based on new empirical research, it contains chapters on genomic research into embryonic stem cell therapy, breast cancer, autism, Parkinson’s and IVF treatment, as well as on the expectations and education surrounding genomic research. It covers four main themes: novel modes of identity and identification, such as genetic citizenship the role of institutions, ranging from disease advocacy organizations and voluntary organizations to the state the production of biological knowledge, novel life-forms, and technologies the generation of wealth and commercial interests in biology. Including an afterword by Paul Rabinow and case studies on the UK, US, Canada, Germany, India and Israel, this book is key reading for students and researchers of the new genetics and the social sciences – particularly medical sociologists, medical anthropologists and those involved with science and technology studies.

Copyright:

2008

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781134144723

Related ISBNs:

9780203945940, 9780415401388, 9780415401388, 9780415401371, 9780415401371

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

04/02/20

Copyrighted By:

Selection and editorial matter, Sahra Gibbon and Carlos Novas

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Social Studies, Medicine

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Sahra Gibbon

Edited by:

Carlos Novas