{"product_id":"the-double-edged-helix-catherine-ard-9780801879265","title":"The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2003 from \u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Double-Edged Helix\u003c\/i\u003e explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on both different population segments and society as a whole. The authors address the medical and ethical implications of the new technologies, outlining potential positive and negative effects of genetic research on minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations. Presenting a wide array of perspectives, this book emphasizes the need to ensure that research into genetics research does not result in discrimination against people on the basis of their DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Catherine Ard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0801879264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780801879265\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 12\/15\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.42h x 6.20w x 0.77d","brand":"Catherine Ard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443693302015,"sku":"9780801879265","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0016e4c7-eb18-4448-a943-0e10a91e2195.jpg?v=1777207183","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-double-edged-helix-catherine-ard-9780801879265","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}