The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society
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- Synopsis
- This bioethics anthology exploring the questions and controversies surrounding the innovations of 21st century genetics.When the Human Genome Project completed its work in the early 2000s, it was hailed as a watershed moment in the history of medicine. But not everyone felt the same optimism about where the breakthrough might lead. The Double-Edged Helix explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on society as a whole as well as individual populations and communities. This volume outlines potential positive and negative effects of genetic research on minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations. Presenting a wide array of perspectives, contributors address the medical and ethical implications of newly available technologies, from prenatal genetic screenings to the so-called “gay gene” debates. They emphasize the need to ensure that genetics research does not lead to discrimination against people on the basis of their DNA.A Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title
- Copyright:
- 2002
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 312 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780801877582
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780801879265
- Publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 08/10/23
- Copyrighted By:
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Joseph S. Alper
- Edited by:
- Catherine Ard
- Edited by:
- Adrienne Asch
- Edited by:
- Jon Beckwith
- Edited by:
- Peter Conrad
- Edited by:
- Lisa N Geller