Based on detailed studies of the actual use of genetic testing in context, this book looks at the ethical and political questions raised by the expanding role of genetic information in society. In contrast to the established perspective which focuses on individual freedom, the authors emphasize a pragmatic approach focussed on societal learning.

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Yes, you can access Genetics from Laboratory to Society by Kenneth A. Loparo, K. Horstman, Kenneth A. Loparo,K. Horstman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Sociology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher

Palgrave Macmillan

Year

2007

ISBN

9780230598775

Topic

Social Sciences

Subtopic

Sociology

Index

Social Sciences

Cover
Half-Title
Series
Title
Copyright
Contents
Abbreviations
Preface
Notes on the Contributors
1 The ‘Unknown’ Practice of Genetic Testing
2 Constructing Results in Prenatal Diagnosis: Beyond Technological Testing and Moral Decision-Making
3 Genetic Diagnostics for Hereditary Breast Cancer: Displacement of Uncertainty and Responsibility
4 Lifestyle, Genes and Cholesterol: New Struggles about Responsibility and Solidarity
5 Detecting Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: Escaping the Family History?
6 Genetics and Insurance: New Technologies, New Policies, New Responsibilities
7 Work, Health and Genetics: Problems of Regulation in a Changing Society
8 Genetic Risks and Justice in the Workplace: The End of the Protection Paradigm?
9 Learning from the Work that Links Laboratory to Society
Notes
Bibliography
Author Index
Subject Index