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Exploring the gene myth : how genetic information is produced and manipulated by scientists, physicians, employers, insurance companies, educators, and law enforcers /

Hubbard, Ruth.

Exploring the gene myth : how genetic information is produced and manipulated by scientists, physicians, employers, insurance companies, educators, and law enforcers / Ruth Hubbard and Elijah Wald. - Boston : Beacon, 1993. - xv, 198 p. ; 23 cm. + pbk.

Includes index.

Of genes and people -- Genetic labeling and the old eugenics -- The new eugenics: testing, screening and choice -- A brief look at genetics -- Genes in context -- "Inherited tendencies": chronic conditions -- "Inherited tendencies": behaviors -- Manipulating our genes -- Genes for sale -- Genetic discrimination: education, employment and insurance -- DNA-based identification systems, privacy and civil liberties -- In conclusion.

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Genetics.

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