Genetics and Society An Introduction

Name: Genetics and Society An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780335207350

ISBN-10: 0335207359

ISBN-13: 9780335207350

Edition: 2002

Authors: Ikhide Pilnick

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In this discussion of contemporary developments in the scientific understanding of genetics the author encourages the reader to critically examine the range of social issues that relate to genetic science and practice.

Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 5/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Size: 5.94" wide x 8.94" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 0.814
Language: English



List of figures


Acknowledgements


Introduction



A very brief introduction to genetics



'Good' genes and 'bad' genes: a historical perspective



Genetics and behaviour



Antenatal screening and testing



Genetic testing



The Human Genome Project, gene therapy and pharmacogenetics



Genetically modified foods



Cloning



Bioethics




The future of genetic research and development


Glossary of terms


References


Index