Genetics, disability and the law : towards an EU legal framework / Aisling De Paor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Paor, Aisling, author.

Series:

Cambridge disability, law and policy series

Cambridge disability law and policy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genetic engineering--Law and legislation--European Union countries.

Genetic engineering.

Genetic engineering--Law and legislation.

European Union countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxi, 311 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2017.

System Details:

text file

PDF

Summary:

While advances in science and technology bring many advantages, we must not ignore the harm that they can cause. Rapid changes in genetic testing are a prime example, and indicators can now help to detect, address and treat diseases. However, in this new study, Aisling de Paor examines how genetic testing is also being used for non-medical reasons, for example for work opportunities and insurance coverage. Genetics, Disability and the Law is the first book of its kind to substantively consider an EU-level response to the use of genetic information. de Paor discusses how to help genetic and scientific research to evolve and grow, how to enhance public confidence in research, and how to control it so that it recognises our values and fundamental human rights. An understudied but vitally important topic, de Paor's work provides a valuable and timely contribution to the field of disability rights.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 15 Sep 2017).

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781316412336

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.