Troublesome double helix

Author: THERESA MARTEAU MARTIN RICHARDS
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: Double Helix Series. This widely ranging and compelling book combines the exciting opportunities and challenging issues raised by the genetics of the new human. The increasingly complex and refined information we gain about our genetic makeup raises many difficult questions for both individuals and society. While people hope that these advances will ultimately lead to effective treatments and screening for all genetic diseases, many people and their children are currently "given a life sentence" upon learning they have incurable genetic conditions. This book attempts to reveal and summarize these issues from a broad perspective: including personal statements from individuals facing genetic disease threats, perspectives from clinicians and geneticists, as well as issues related to psychology, society, law, ethics, and more.