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The Practices of Human Genetics /

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The remarkably rapid growth of knowledge and practice in human and medical genetics raises significant questions about the social and ethical readiness of scientists, physicians, and others to make appropriate decisions concerning the utilization of this new genetic knowledge and technique. The cont...

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Main Author: Fortun, Michael
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Mendelsohn, Everett
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 1999.
Series:Sociology of the Sciences, A Yearbook - Volume XXI - 1997 ; 21.
Subjects:
Philosophy (General)
Ethics.
Medicine > Philosophy.
Science > Philosophy.
Medical ethics.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The remarkably rapid growth of knowledge and practice in human and medical genetics raises significant questions about the social and ethical readiness of scientists, physicians, and others to make appropriate decisions concerning the utilization of this new genetic knowledge and technique. The continuing `temptation' to engage in eugenic practices tracks all new moves in human genetics and construction of human genomes. This book will be of critical interest to historians, sociologists, and scientists who have concern and interest in the burgeoning field of human genetic studies and practices.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 218 pages)
ISBN:9789401147187 (electronic bk.)
9401147183 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:0167-2320 ;