Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Acknowledgments vii
3. Contents ix
4. Introduction 1
5. I. Human Genetic Disease
6. 1. Human Genetic Disease 7
7. II. Genetic Screening Legislation
8. 2. Legislating the Detection of Genetic Disease 37
9. 3. Sickle Cell Anemia Laws 62
10. 4. The Future of Genetic Screening Legislation 87
11. 5. Eugenic Policies and Personal Freedom 121
12. III. Emerging Issues in Applied Human Genetics
13. 6. Genetic Counseling and the Law 151
14. 7. Guidelines for New Reproductive Technologies 190
15. 8. Genetic Data and the Law 222
16. Notes 257
17. Index 271