Exploding the gene myth : how genetic information is produced and manipulated by scientists, physicians, employers, insurance companies, educators, and law enforcers / Ruth Hubbard and Elijah Wald.
- Hubbard, Ruth, 1924-2016.
- Date:
- 1997
- Books
About this work
Publication/Creation
Boston : Beacon Press, 1997.
Physical description
xv, 225 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contributors
Edition
[Rev. ed.].
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-197) and index.
Contents
Of genes and people -- Genetic labeling and the old eugenics -- The new eugenics: testing, screening, and choice -- A brief look at genetics -- Genes in context -- "Inherited tendencies": chronic conditions -- "Inherited tendencies": behaviors -- Manipulating our genes -- Genes for sale -- Genetic discrimination: education, employment, and insurance -- DNA-based identification systems, privacy, and civil liberties -- In conclusion...
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Where to find it
Location Status Medical CollectionQZ50 1997H87eOpen shelves
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Identifiers
ISBN
- 0807004294