Telling Genes

The Story of Genetic Counseling in America

Autori

• Alexandra Minna Stern

Parametri

• 248 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Genetica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The evolution of genetic counseling is explored through its historical roots in the early twentieth-century eugenics movement, leading to today's advancements in human genomics. Utilizing archival records, patient files, and oral histories, the author reveals the development of counseling practices, the establishment of ethical principles, and the emergence of professionals in the field, offering a comprehensive perspective on its significant transformation over time.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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