Biotechnology in our lives : what modern genetics can tell you about assisted reproduction, human behavior, personalized medicine, and much more / Sheldon Krimsky and Jeremy Gruber, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Krimsky, Sheldon, editor.

Gruber, Jeremy, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical innovations--Social aspects.

Medical innovations.

Genetic engineering--Social aspects.

Genetic engineering.

Medical technology--Social aspects.

Medical technology.

Physical Description:

xi, 481 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Skyhorse Pub., [2013]

Summary:

This book is a project of the Council for Responsible Genetics. Since 1983, the Council for Responsible Genetics has represented the public interest and fostered public debate about the social, ethical, and environmental implications of genetic technologies. The CRG is a leader in the movement to steer biotechnology toward the advancement of public health, environmental protection, equal justice, and respect for human rights. Published by the CRG, GeneWatch is America's first and only magazine dedicated to monitoring biotechnology's social, ethical, and environmental consequences. Book jacket.

Contents:

Genetic privacy and discrimination: can your genes keep you from getting insurance?

Genetics and medicine: can gene therapy cure cancer and other diseases?

Assisted reproduction: what do you need to know about genetics and childbirth?

Behavioral genetics: does our DNA determine how we act?

Forensic DNA: why would the FBI want your genes?

Genetics and popular culture: how does the media portray biotechnology?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

162087573X

9781620875735

OCLC:

816030456

Publisher Number:

99954965347