Book Series in Sociology

Genetics and Society

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New Genetics, New Identities

Edited by Paul Atkinson, Peter Glasner, Helen Greenslade

What implications are applications of new genetic technologies in biomedicine having on social identity in today’s society?

New Genetics, New Identities, a wide-ranging multi-disciplinary volume…

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2006 | Hardback: 978-0-415-39407-9 (Routledge)

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Governing the Transatlantic Conflict over Agricultural Biotechnology

Contending Coalitions, Trade Liberalisation and Standard Setting

By Joseph Murphy, Les Levidow

Delays in approving genetically modified crops and foods in the European Union have led to a high profile trade conflict with the United States. This…

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2006 | Hardback: 978-0-415-37328-9 (Routledge)

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Forthcoming Titles:

Barcoding Nature: Shifting Taxonomic Practices in an Age of Biodiversity Loss
By Claire Waterton, Rebecca Ellis, Brian Wynne
To be published December 20th 2010

The Scientific, Clinical and Commercial Development of the Stem Cell: From Radiobiology to Regenerative Medicine
By Alison Kraft
To be published November 30th 2010

The Making of a Syndrome: The case of Rett Syndrome
By Katie Featherstone, Paul Atkinson
To be published November 30th 2010

Genetic Testing: Accounts of Autonomy, Responsibility and Blame
By Michael Arribas-Ayllon, Srikant Sarangi, Angus Clarke
To be published October 30th 2010

Debating Human Genetics: Contemporary Issues in Public Policy and Ethics
By Alexandra Plows
To be published July 7th 2010