The DNA mystique : the gene as a cultural icon / Dorothy Nelkin, M. Susan Lindee.

  • Nelkin, Dorothy.
Date:
[1995], ©1995
  • Books

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Publication/Creation

New York : Freeman, [1995], ©1995.

Physical description

x, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-260) and index

Contents

The powers of the gene -- The eugenic gene -- Sacred DNA -- The molecular family -- Elvis's DNA -- Creating natural distinctions -- Absolution: locating responsibility and blame -- Genetic essentialism applied -- Genetic futurism -- The supergene.

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  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    QH430 1995N46d
    		Open shelves

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  • 0716727099