Genetics, disability and the law : towards an EU legal framework / Aisling De Paor.
2017
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Genetics, disability and the law : towards an EU legal framework / Aisling De Paor.
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Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2017.
Description
1 online resource (xxi, 311 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Series
Cambridge disability, law and policy series.
Summary
While advances in science and technology bring many advantages, we must not ignore the harm that they can cause. Rapid changes in genetic testing are a prime example, and indicators can now help to detect, address and treat diseases. However, in this new study, Aisling de Paor examines how genetic testing is also being used for non-medical reasons, for example for work opportunities and insurance coverage. Genetics, Disability and the Law is the first book of its kind to substantively consider an EU-level response to the use of genetic information. de Paor discusses how to help genetic and scientific research to evolve and grow, how to enhance public confidence in research, and how to control it so that it recognises our values and fundamental human rights. An understudied but vitally important topic, de Paor's work provides a valuable and timely contribution to the field of disability rights.
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Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 15 Sep 2017).
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WWW
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Cambridge Books Online.
Language
English
ISBN
9781316412336 ebook
9781107127579 (hardback)
9781107566804 (paperback)
9781107127579 (hardback)
9781107566804 (paperback)
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