Debating Human Genetics: Contemporary Issues in Public Policy and Ethics

by Alexandra Plows

Book Overview

Debating Human Genetics is based on ethnographic research focusing primarily on the UK publics who are debating and engaging with human genetics, and related bio and techno-science. Drawing on recent interviews and data, collated in a range of public settings, it provides a unique overview of multiple publics as they 'frame' the stake of the debates in this emerging, complex and controversial arena.

The book outlines key sites and applications...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415451108
• ISBN13: 9780415451109
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"