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. .

Originally published as Die Polizei der Gene. Formen und Felder genetischer Diskriminierung, by Campus Verlag (2006).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.






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


Electronic books.

RB155.65 / .L4613 2013

616/.042