The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society

by Catherine Ard and Adrienne Asch

Book Overview

Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2003 from Choice Magazine

The Double-Edged Helix explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on both different population segments and society as a whole. The authors address the medical and ethical implications of the new technologies, outlining potential positive and negative effects of genetic research on minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801879264
• ISBN13: 9780801879265
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher