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The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Title
- The Double-Edged Helix
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
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- ISBN
- 9780801869648
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
0801869641
ISBN-13
9780801869648
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2303341
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Double-Edged Helix : Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society
Subject
Ethics, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Genetics, Health Policy
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Medical
Series
Bioethics Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
20 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2001-006618
TitleLeading
The
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''Bringing the concerns of different communities together in a single volume makes it possible to appreciate the mosaic of human issues more fully and forces us to anticipate the challenges that may arise -- and that will require our attention -- as the genetic revolution proceeds... A much needed antidote to the current genetic hoopla.'' -- Doris Teichler Zallen, Journal of the American Medical Association, "The authors present several thought-provoking issues in regard to prenatal genetic screening and selective abortion. It's a great contribution to the field."-- Contemporary Sociology, "Bringing the concerns of different communities together in a single volume makes it possible to appreciate the mosaic of human issues more fully and forces us to anticipate the challenges that may arise -- and that will require our attention -- as the genetic revolution proceeds... A much needed antidote to the current genetic hoopla." -- Doris Teichler Zallen, Journal of the American Medical Association, "This book superbly and successfully fills its purpose -- to show the need for dialogue between researchers, health care professionals, communities, and individuals regarding various aspects of genetic technology."-- Choice, "A cautious look at the effects of genetic discoveries on society... The issues raised by this book are valid, and all scientists should be aware of them. I often found myself nodding in agreement."-- New England Journal of Medicine
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
599.93/5
Table Of Content
List of Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction: Perspectives on Perspectives Chapter 1. Genetic Complexity in Human Disease and Behavior Chapter 2. Geneticists in Society, Society in Genetics Chapter 3. Genetics and Behavior in the News: Dilemmas of a Rising Paradigm Chapter 4. Advocacy Groups and the New Genetics Chapter 5. Invisible Women: Gender, Genetics, and Reproduction Chapter 6. Prenatal Diagnosis and Selective Abortion: A Challenge to Practice and Policy Chapter 7. African American Perspectives on Genetic Testing Chapter 8. Genetics, Race, and Ethnicity: Searching for Differences Chapter 9. The Origins of Homosexuality: No Genetic Link to Social Change Chapter 10. Diversity and Complexity in Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transsexual Responses to "Gay-Gene" Debates Chapter 11. The Commercialization of Genetic Technologies: Raising Public Awareness Chapter 12. Individual, Family, and Societal Dimensions of Genetic Discrimination: A Case Study Analysis Chapter 13. Current Developments in Genetic Discrimination Index
Synopsis
The rapidly changing field of genetics affects society through advances in health care and through implications of genetic research. The Double-Edged Helix addresses the impacts of new genetic discoveries and technologies on different segments of today's society. The book begins with a chapter on genetic complexity, and subsequent chapters discuss moral and ethical questions arising from today's genetics. The perspectives represented include health care professionals, the media, the general public, special interest groups, commercial interests, women, minorities, persons with a disability, and those of diverse sexual orientations. Contributors: Joseph S. Alper, University of Massachusetts; Catherine Ard, Brandeis University; Adrienne Asch, Wellesley College; Carol I. Barash, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts; Jonathan Beckwith, Harvard Medical School; Diane Beeson, California State University; Paul R. Billings, Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network; William Byne, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Peter Conrad, Brandeis University; Jack Drescher, William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry; Troy Duster, New York University; Lisa N. Geller, Fish and Richardson, Boston; Mitchell Lasco, New York University; C. Phoebe Lostroh, University of Iowa; Susan Markens, Temple University; Marvin R. Natowicz, Shriver Center, Belmont, Massachusetts; Udo Schuklenk, University of the Witwaterstrand, Johannesburg; Alan Stockdale, Center for Applied Ethics and Professional Practice, Newton, Massachusetts; Sharon F. Terry, PXE International and Consumers for the genetic Alliance; Amanda Udis-Kessler, Grinnell College; Deborah R. Zucker, Tufts University and New England Medical Center., Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2003 from Choice Magazine The Double-Edged Helix 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 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, this book emphasizes the need to ensure that research into genetics research does not result in discrimination against people on the basis of their DNA., "Bringing the concerns of different communities together in a single volume makes it possible to appreciate the mosaic of human issues more fully and forces us to anticipate the challenges that may arise-and that will require our attention-as the genetic revolution proceeds." -- JAMA "A cautious look at the effects of genetic discoveries on society... The issues raised by this book are valid, and all scientists should be aware of them. I often found myself nodding in agreement." -- New England Journal of Medicine, The rapidly changing field of genetics affects society through advances in health-care and through implications of genetic research. This study addresses the impacts of new genetic discoveries and technologies on different segments of today's society. The book begins with a chapter on genetic complexity, and subsequent chapters discuss moral and ethical questions arising from today's genetics from the perspectives of health care professionals, the media, the general public, special interest groups and commercial interests., The rapidly changing field of genetics affects society through advances in health care and through implications of genetic research. The Double-Edged Helix addresses the impacts of new genetic discoveries and technologies on different segments of today's society. The book begins with a chapter on genetic complexity, and subsequent chapters ......
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QH438.7.D68 2002
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