The Double-Edged Helix
Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society
by Joseph S. Alper and Jon Beckwith
Explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on both different population segments and society as a whole. The authors address the medical and ethical implications of the new technologies, outlining positive and negative effects of genetic research on minorities, individuals 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.
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Human genetics, Social aspects, Bioethics, Medical Genetics, Genetics (non-medical), Impact of science & technology on society, Medical ethics, Science/Mathematics, Life Sciences - Biology - General, Genetic Techniques, Medical, Genetics, Mammals, Science, Medical / Nursing, Health Policy, Ethics, Medical / Ethics, Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics, Genetics, Medical, Human genetics, social aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Sociale aspecten, Anthropology, Genetica, PhysicalShowing 3 featured editions. View all 3 editions?
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2003, Johns Hopkins University Press
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September 3, 2002, The Johns Hopkins University Press
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"In February 2001, two competing research groups announced the near-completion of the primary goal of the Human Genome Project: the DNA sequence of the entire set of human chromosomes (International Genome Sequencing Consortium, 2001; Venter et al., 2001)."
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