Race to the Finish Identity and Governance in an Age of Genomics

Name: Race to the Finish Identity and Governance in an Age of Genomics
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ISBN: 9780691118574

ISBN-10: 0691118574

ISBN-13: 9780691118574

Edition: 2005

Authors: Jenny Reardon

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In the summer of 1991, population geneticists and evolutionary biologists proposed to archive human genetic diversity by collecting the genomes of "isolated indigenous populations." Their initiative, which became known as the Human Genome Diversity Project, generated early enthusiasm from those who believed it would enable huge advances in our understanding of human evolution. However, vocal criticism soon emerged. Physical anthropologists accused Project organizers of reimporting racist categories into science. Indigenous-rights leaders saw a "Vampire Project" that sought the blood of indigenous people but not their well-being. More than a decade later, the effort is barely off the ground.…

Book details

List price: $42.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 12/12/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.17" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 0.792



Acknowledgments



Introduction



Post-World War II Expert Discourses on Race



In the Legacy of Darwin



Diversity Meets Anthropology



Group Consent and the Informed, Volitional Subject



Discourses of Participation



Conclusion



Methodological Appendix



Code for Interviews



Human Genome Diversity Project Time Line


Notes


Bibliography


Index