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1. The Handbook of Genetics & Society

   Mapping the New Genomic Era

   Edited by Paul Atkinson, Peter Glasner, Margaret Lock

   Series: Genetics and Society

   An authoritative Handbook which offers a discussion of the social, political, ethical and economic consequences and implications of the new bio-sciences. The Handbook takes an interdisciplinary approach providing a synoptic overview of contemporary international social science research on genetics,...

   To Be Published July 24th 2012 by Routledge
2. Local Cells, Global Science

   The Rise of Embryonic Stem Cell Research in India

   By Aditya Bharadwaj, Peter Glasner

   Series: Genetics and Society

   One of the first studies of an exciting new development in global biotechnology, this cutting edge text examines the extent of the transnational movements of tissues, stem cells, and expertise, in the developing governance framework of India. Documenting the impact of local and global governance...

   Published May 6th 2012 by Routledge
3. New Genetics, New Identities

   Edited by Paul Atkinson, Peter Glasner, Helen Greenslade

   Series: Genetics and Society

   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 in the CESAGen Genetics & Society Book series, presents not only theoretical reflection but also...

   Published December 13th 2006 by Routledge
4. New Genetics, New Social Formations

   Edited by Peter Glasner, Paul Atkinson, Helen Greenslade

   Series: Genetics and Society

   New genetic technologies cut across a range of public regulatory domains and private lifeworlds, often appearing to generate an institutional void in response to the complex challenges they pose. As a result, a number of new social formations are being developed to legitimate public engagement and...

   Published December 13th 2006 by Routledge