Born and Made: An Ethnography of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

by Celia Roberts and Sarah Franklin

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Are new reproductive and genetic technologies racing ahead of a society that is unable to establish limits to their use? Have the "new genetics" outpaced our ability to control their future applications? This book examines the case of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), the procedure used to prevent serious genetic disease by embryo selection, and the so-called "designer baby" method. Using detailed empirical evidence, the authors show that...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0691121931

ISBN13:9780691121932

Release Date:November 2006

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"

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Basic Sciences Biological Sciences Biology Evolution Genetics Health Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Medical Medical Books Politics & Social Sciences Pregnancy & Childbirth Social Science Social Sciences Sociology Women's Health

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