Genetics and the Social Sciences: Making Biosociality
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Genetics and the Social Sciences: Making Biosociality
Genetics and the Social Sciences: Making Biosociality
By Sahra Gibbon
Publisher: Routledge
Number Of Pages: 198
Publication Date: 2007-09-18
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415401372
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415401371
Binding: Hardcover
Biosocialities, Genetics and the Social Sciences explores the social, cultural and economic transformations that result from innovations in genomic knowledge and technology.
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:
Novel modes of identity and identification, such as genetic citizenship.
The role of institutions, ranging from disease advocacy organizations and voluntary organizations to the state
The production of biological knowledge, novel life-forms, and technologies
The generation of wealth and commercial interests in biology.
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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