Society and Genetic Information: Codes and Laws in the Genetic Era

Judit Sándor (Editor)

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The book addresses the social, ethical, and legal implications of collecting, storing, analyzing, and commercializing genetic information in a multidisciplinary perspective. Prominent biologists, medical doctors, lawyers, anthropologists, philosophers, sociologists, and theologians from different countries provide their views on the complex biological and social impacts of the imminent proliferation of genetic information. The authors explore the various uses and applications of genetic information in the biomedical sciences and in various non-medical domains, and discuss the current dilemmas of making laws in the field of the genetics. Key words: genome project, genetic data, stem cell research, genetic testing and screening, biobank, discrimination, human rights, genetic privacy, insurance, ownership, consent.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBudapest
PublisherCentral European University Press
Number of pages421
ISBN (Print)963924175X
StatePublished - 2004

Publication series

NameCPS Books
ISSN (Print)1587-694

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