Contributions

  • Fortun, Michael. - Contributor
  • Mendelsohn, Everett. - Contributor

Publication

1999 - Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht

Language

English

Word Count

54,000 words, Guess

Page Count

216 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more
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Classifications

  • DDC616/.042
  • LCCRB155 .P66 1999

Description

"The remarkably rapid growth of knowledge and practice in human and medical genetics raises significant questions about the social and ethical readiness of scientists, physicians, and others to make appropriate decisions concerning the utilization of this new genetic knowledge and technique. The continuing "temptation" to engage in eugenic practices tracks all new moves in human genetics and construction of human genomes. This book will be of critical interest to historians, sociologists, and scientists who have concern and interest in the burgeoning field of human genetic studies and practices."--Jacket.

Subjects

Topics

EthicsResearch616/.042Human geneticsSocial aspectsQz 50 p895 1999Rb155 .p66 1999

Series Statement

  • Sociology of the sciences ;

Other Editions

  • The practices of human geneticsKluwer Academic Publishers1999-01-01

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