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Mutating concepts, evolving disciplines : genetics, medicine, and society / edited by Lisa S. Parker and Rachel A. Ankeny.

Van Pelt Library QH438.7 .M88 2002
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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Parker, Lisa S.
Ankeny, Rachel A.
Series:
Philosophy and medicine ; v. 75.
Philosophy and medicine ; v. 75
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Genetics--Social aspects.
Genetics.
Medical genetics--Social aspects.
Medical genetics.
Physical Description:
ix, 333 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Place of Publication:
Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, [2002]
Contents:
Classical gene / Garland E. Allen
Dissolving dominance / Douglas Allchin
Flies, genes, and brains / Manfred D. Laubichler and Sahotra Sarkar
From reproductive responsibility to reproductive autonomy / Diane Paul
Understanding genetic causation and its implications for ethical issues concerning medical genetics / Fred Gifford
Reduction reconceptualized / Rachel A. Ankeny
Scylla and Charybdis / Joseph L. Graves, Jr.
Behavior as affliction / Helen E. Longino
Morality of prenatal testing and selective abortion / Licia Carlson
Meliorism at the millenium / Anita Silvers
Personal identity and the moral appraisal of prenatal therapy / David Wasserman
Conceptual and moral problems of genetic and non-genetic preventative interventions / Paul K. J. Han
Unraveling the codes / John H. Robinson and Roberta M. Berry.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
1402010400
OCLC:
51093165

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