Includes bibliographical references (p. ix-xx) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Scientific overview -- Eugenics -- Genetics research -- Commercialization of genetic research : property, patents, and conflicts of interest -- Genetic testing and reproduction -- Genetic testing and screening for newborns, children, and adolescents -- Genetic counseling, access to genetic services, and liability issues -- Clinical applications of genetics -- Genetic enhancement -- Parentage and family law -- Forensics : genetic testing for identification -- Mental and behavioral genetics -- Privacy, confidentiality, and discrimination -- Insurance -- Employment discrimination -- Environmental and occupational regulation and personal injury cases.
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