Genetics, Health, and Society

Genetics, Health, and Society
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Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9781783505685
ISBN-13 : 1783505680
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Book Synopsis Genetics, Health, and Society by : Brea L. Perry

Download or read book Genetics, Health, and Society written by Brea L. Perry and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on critical issues surrounding the intersection of genetics, health, and society. It provides a critical examination of sociological and biomedical approaches to genomics, including strengths and limitations of each perspective.


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