| Genetic Privacy Contributor(s): Laurie, Graeme (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521047129 ISBN-13: 9780521047128 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $58.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: The issue of rights to genetic information is considered in this study from the standpoint of individuals, their relatives, employers, insurers and the state. Graeme Laurie provides a concept of privacy and property rights for the person, and argues for stronger legal protection following new developments in genetics. This book will interest lawyers, philosophers and doctors concerned with genetic information and issues of privacy, as well as genetic counselors, researchers and policy makers worldwide for its practical position on dilemmas in modern genetic medicine. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Medical Law & Legislation - Medical | Ethics - Medical | Genetics |
| Dewey: 344.041 |
| Lexile Measure: 1640 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6" W x 9" (1.17 lbs) 364 pages |
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Contributor Bio(s): Laurie, Graeme: - Graeme Laurie is senior lecturer in Law at the University of Edinburgh. His research interests include the role of the law in promoting and protecting science, medicine and technology. He is a co-director of SCRIPT (the Scottish Centre for Research in Intellectual Property and Technology) and convener of a World Health Organisation working group. |
