by Cowan (Author), Ruth Schwartz (Author)
Argues that forms of genetic screening - prenatal, newborn, and carrier testing - are both morally right and politically acceptable. This book includes chapters on the often misunderstood testing programs for sickle cell anemia, and on one of the world's only mandated premarital screening programs, both of them on the island of Cyprus.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 270
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 16 May 2008
ISBN 10: 0674024249
ISBN 13: 9780674024243