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Author:
Klitzman, Robert.
Title:
Am I my genes? : confronting fate and family secrets in the age of genetic testing / Robert L. Klitzman.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2012
Description:
x, 365 p. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Genetic screening--Moral and ethical aspects.
Privacy, Right of.
Medical records--Access control.
Contents:
Embarking on genetic journeys : introduction -- Do I want to know? : testing decisions -- Whom should I tell? : disclosures and testing in families -- Genetic test as Rorschach : questions of why me? -- Am I my genes? : genetic identities -- Lightning doesn't strike twice : myths and misunderstandings about genetics -- What should I do about my genes? : deciding on treatment -- Passing it on? : reproductive choices -- There's only privacy if you make it : problems with privacy and insurance -- Keep it in the family? : other disclosures beyond kin -- Crossing over : entering genetic communities -- Testing everyone? : gene politics -- Genes in everyday life.
ISBN:
0199837163 (alk. paper)
9780199837168 (alk. paper)
LCCN:
2011015749
Locations:
BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)
GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)
HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)

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