This pioneering collection uses Paul Rabinow's concept of biosociality to chart the shifts in social relations and in ideas about nature, biology and identity brought about by developments in biomedicine. Based on new empirical research, it contains chapters on genomic research into embryonic stem cell therapy, breast cancer, autism, Parkinson's and IVF treatment, as well as on the expectations and education surrounding genomic research.
It covers four main themes:
Including an afterword by Paul Rabinow and case studies focusing on the UK, the US, Canada, Germany, India and Israel, this book will be of interest to students and researchers of the new genetics and the social sciences - particularly medical sociologists, medical anthropologists and those involved with science and technology studies.
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This pioneering collection uses Paul Rabinow's concept of biosociality to chart the shifts in social relations and in ideas about nature, biology and identity brought about by developments in biomedicine. Based on new empirical research, it contains chapters on genomic research into embryonic stem cell therapy, breast cancer, autism, Parkinson's and IVF treatment, as well as on the expectations and education surrounding genomic research.
It covers four main themes:
Including an afterword by Paul Rabinow and case studies focusing on the UK, the US, Canada, Germany, India and Israel, this book will be of interest to students and researchers of the new genetics and the social sciences - particularly medical sociologists, medical anthropologists and those involved with science and technology studies.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | August 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2007 |
Editors | Sahra Gibbon, Carlos Novas |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 208 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-40137-1 |
Barcode | 9780415401371 |
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LSN | 0-415-40137-2 |