{"product_id":"telling-genes-alexandra-minna-stern-9781421406688","title":"Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe history of contemporary genetic counseling, including its medical, personal, and ethical dimensions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Choice ACRL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor sixty years genetic counselors have served as the messengers of important information about the risks, realities, and perceptions of genetic conditions. More than 2,500 certified genetic counselors in the United States work in clinics, community and teaching hospitals, public health departments, private biotech companies, and universities. \u003ci\u003eTelling Genes\u003c\/i\u003e considers the purpose of genetic counseling for twenty-first century families and society and places the field into its historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenetic counselors educate physicians, scientific researchers, and prospective parents about the role of genetics in inherited disease. They are responsible for reliably translating test results and technical data for a diverse clientele, using scientific acumen and human empathy to help people make informed decisions about genomic medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Minna Stern traces the development of genetic counseling from the eugenics movement of the early twentieth century to the current era of human genomics. Drawing from archival records, patient files, and oral histories, Stern presents the fascinating story of the growth of genetic counseling practices, principles, and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexandra Minna Stern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421406683\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421406688\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2013","brand":"Alexandra Minna Stern","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44057110479103,"sku":"9781421406688","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_28c5b0d7-0638-4194-a059-c6baa9bd4aee.jpg?v=1685045092","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/telling-genes-alexandra-minna-stern-9781421406688","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}