The new genetics and the public's health / Alan Petersen and Robin Bunton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Petersen, Alan R., 1953-

Contributor:

Bunton, Robin, 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical genetics--Social aspects.

Medical genetics.

Human genetics--Social aspects.

Human genetics.

Physical Description:

viii, 256 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.

Summary:

The rapid development of genetic science fuelled by the Human Genome Project and other related initiatives promises a new kind of public health practice. The technological achievements and genetic information now available have completely revolutionized the possibilities for medical practice and the treatment of illness as we have previously known it. "New Genetics and the New Public Health" explores the implications this new body of knowledge has for the public health arena. This insightful new contribution to the ongoing controversy on genetic sciences situates the debate in relation to health care, providing a stimulating critique of current research and practice.

Contents:

1 Introduction: the new genetics, health, and 'the public' 1

3 Genes, technology, and public health 67

4 The new genetics and the media 103

5 Facilitating autonomy: the discourse of genetic counselling 135

6 Global genes 159

7 The new genetic citizens 180.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [208]-235) and index.

ISBN:

0415221412

0415221420

OCLC:

47689759