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Genetics and Society explores how rapid advances in genetic science have reshaped modern life and culture. Anne Kerr examines the institutional frameworks that manage genetic disorder diagnosis and treatment, alongside media portrayals of contentious genetic topics from designer babies to the hereditary bases of alcoholism. This sociology of disease draws on cutting-edge examples to reveal how genetic knowledge influences public policy, medical practice, and individual decision-making. The book traces genetic science's evolution and its far-reaching consequences for healthcare systems, ethical debates, and social attitudes toward inheritance and disease. Essential reading for students and professionals seeking to understand how genetics intersects with institutions, media narratives, and the politics of health.

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Anne Kerr examines institutional structures surrounding genetic disorder diagnosis and treatment in contemporary medical practice.

The book analyses media representation of genetic science debates, including designer babies and hereditary factors in alcoholism.

Genetics and Society explores the politics of genetic decision-making and how science influences public policy.

Published by Routledge, this sociology text combines historical perspective with cutting-edge examples of genetic science's social impact.

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Release Date
24 June 2004
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09 February 2007

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