Born and Made An Ethnography of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Name: Born and Made An Ethnography of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
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ISBN: 9780691121932

ISBN-10: 0691121931

ISBN-13: 9780691121932

Edition: 2007

Authors: Sarah Franklin, Celia Roberts

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Are new reproductive and genetic technologies racing ahead of a society that is unable to establish limits to their use? Have the "new genetics" outpaced our ability to control their future applications? This book examines the case of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), the procedure used to prevent serious genetic disease by embryo selection, and the so-called "designer baby" method. Using detailed empirical evidence, the authors show that far from being a runaway technology, the regulation of PGD over the past fifteen years provides an example of precaution and restraint, as well as continual adaptation to changing social circumstances. Through interviews, media and policy analysis,…

Book details

List price: $42.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 11/19/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.26" wide x 9.21" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.198
Language: English



List of Figures


Acknowledgments


Preface


Introduction: Babies by Design?



What Is PGD?



Studying PGD



Getting to PGD



Going Through PGD



Moving On from PGD



Accounting for PGD


Conclusion: PGD Futures?


Appendix


References


Index