Genetics & society - Holland

This book describes the present and future impact of molecular genetics upon society as a whole. It is written by international experts in the field but is designed to be readily understood by a range of readers. It deals with the impact of genetics upon medicine, agriculture and foresnsic science, and considers the legal and moral issues raised by new techniques and research. It is intended for biologists and other scientists interested in the broader implications of modern research, for undergraduate life science students and for interested laypeople.