| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 256 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction: the new genetics, health, and 'the public'; The scope and context of the new genetics; Genes, technology, and public health; The new genetics and the media; Facilitating autonomy: the discourse of genetic counselling; Global genes; The new genetic citizens; Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
The New Genetics and the New Public Health addresses the emerging social and political consequences of the new genetics and provides a stimulating critique of current research and practice in public health. |
| Local Note |
EBSCOhost SocINDEX with Full Text |
| Subject |
Medical genetics -- Social aspects.
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Human genetics -- Social aspects.
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Human genetics -- Social aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00963092
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Medical genetics -- Social aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01014146
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Genetics, Medical.
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Public Health.
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Sociology, Medical.
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| Added Author |
Bunton, Robin, 1954-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Petersen, Alan R., Ph. D. New genetics and the public's health. London : Routledge, 2001 (DLC) 2001048171 |
| ISBN |
0203463641 (electronic book) |
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9780203463642 (electronic book) |
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0415221412 (Cloth) |
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0415221420 (Paper) |
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