Genomics and public health : legal and socio-ethical perspectives

Genomics and public health : legal and socio-ethical perspectives / edited by Bartha Maria Knoppers.

Policy development in the area of genetic risk factors needs to tackle such themes as: research and its application to public health and genomic medicine, the authority of the state, and the roles and responsibilities of citizens and the State. This book provides an insightful exploration of both re...

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Other Authors: Knoppers, Bartha Maria
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff, ©2007.
Subjects:
Genetic screening > Law and legislation.
Genomics.
Genomics > Moral and ethical aspects.
Public health.
Human rights.
public health.
LAW > Medical Law & Legislation.
Human rights
Genomics > Moral and ethical aspects
Genetic screening > Law and legislation
Genomics
Public health
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:Policy development in the area of genetic risk factors needs to tackle such themes as: research and its application to public health and genomic medicine, the authority of the state, and the roles and responsibilities of citizens and the State. This book provides an insightful exploration of both research possibilities and the role of the state.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 329 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789047411710
9047411714
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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