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Genetic Information: Acquisition, Access, and Control
Alison K. Thompson
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Description for Genetic Information: Acquisition, Access, and Control
Hardback. This diverse collection of papers attempts to critically address and discuss issues surrounding the control of, and access to, genetic information from ethical, medical, legal and theoretical points of view. Editor(s): Thompson, Alison K.; Chadwick, Professor Ruth. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1480.
It is difficult to think of an example of an advancement in the biological sciences that has had an impact on society similar to that of the new genetics. Recent developments in biotechnology have occasioned much discussion among academics, professionals, and lay people alike. In particular, many questions and concerns have arisen over the acquisi tion, access, and control of genetic information. There are several reasons why the new genetics has commanded such widespread attention, and why it is now the subject of con siderable debate. Special reference is given in this volume to the implications of genetic information for ... Read more
It is difficult to think of an example of an advancement in the biological sciences that has had an impact on society similar to that of the new genetics. Recent developments in biotechnology have occasioned much discussion among academics, professionals, and lay people alike. In particular, many questions and concerns have arisen over the acquisi tion, access, and control of genetic information. There are several reasons why the new genetics has commanded such widespread attention, and why it is now the subject of con siderable debate. Special reference is given in this volume to the implications of genetic information for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306460524
SKU
V9780306460524
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