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The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society (Bioethics) - Softcover

Alper, Joseph

 
9780801879265: The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society (Bioethics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0801879264 ISBN 13: 9780801879265
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2004

Synopsis

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.

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About the Authors

Joseph S. Alper, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts.

Catherine Ard, M.M.H.S., is a doctoral candidate in the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.

Adrienne Asch, Ph.D., is the Henry Luce Professor in Biology, Ethics, and the Politics of Human Reproduction at Wellesley College.

Jon Beckwith, Ph.D., is American Cancer Society Research Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Harvard Medical School.

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Publisher
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0801879264
ISBN 13 
9780801879265
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
308