The practices of human genetics
By: edited by Michael Fortun and Everett Mendelsohn.
Contributors: Fortun, Michael.; Mendelsohn, Everett.
Series: Sociology of the sciences ;; v. 21
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Dordrecht; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
Subjects: Medical genetics -- Social aspects; Human genetics -- Research -- Social aspects
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.