America debates genetic DNA testing / Elizabeth Boskey.

  • Boskey, Elizabeth.
Date:
2008
  • Books

About this work

Publication/Creation

New York : Rosen Central, 2008.

Physical description

64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Contributors

Edition

1st ed.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61) and index.

Contents

Introduction -- Genetic testing defined -- What genetic tests actually tell you -- Building a better baby: Positive side of prenatal testing -- Genetics or eugenics? Negative side of prenatal testing -- Looking for peace of mind: Pros of adult testing -- Privacy, politics, and protection: Cons of adult testing -- Timeline -- Glossary -- For more information -- For further reading -- Bibliography -- Index.

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  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    QZ52 2008B74a
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ISBN

  • 9781404219267
  • 1404219269