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Perspectives on genetic discrimination

Lemke, Thomas.

Perspectives on genetic discrimination [electronic resource] / Thomas Lemke. - New York : Routledge, 2013. - 163 p. - Routledge advances in sociology ; 100 . - Routledge advances in sociology ; 100. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [135]-159) and index.

1. Disease as error? : foundations and limits of molecular medicine -- 2. Genetic discrimination : empirical evidence and regulatory responses -- 3. Empirical deficits and normative contradictions : problems in the analysis of genetic discrimination -- 4. "A slap in the face" : an exploratory study of genetic discrimination in Germany -- 5. The regime of truth and dimensions of genetic responsibility -- 6. Conclusion : pitfalls of criticism.




Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9780203526118 (e-book : PDF)


Genetic screening--Social aspects.
Discrimination.
Genetic screening--Moral and ethical aspects.
Human genetics.


Electronic books.