Becoming Biosubjects

Neil Gerlach; Sheryl Hamilton; Rebecca Sullivan; Priscilla Walton

Published by University of Toronto Press 2010

Becoming Biosubjects

Bodies. Systems. Technology.

Neil Gerlach , Sheryl Hamilton , Rebecca Sullivan and Priscilla Walton

https://doi.org/10.3138/9781442660090

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About this book

Becoming Biosubjects examines the ways in which the Canadian government, media, courts, and everyday Canadians are making sense of the challenges being posed by biotechnologies.

Author information

GerlachNeil:

Neil Gerlach is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University.

HamiltonSheryl:

Sheryl N. Hamilton is an associate professor in the Department of Law and the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University.

SullivanRebecca:

Rebecca Sullivan is a professor in the Department of English at the University of Calgary.
WaltonPriscilla:

Priscilla L. Walton is a professor in the Department of English at Carleton University.

Reviews

Jennifer Daryl Slack, Department of Humanities, Michigan Technological University:
'Becoming Biosubjects is an important book. A clearly written and fascinating read, it advances our understanding of how biotechnology, culture, and communication intersect and challenges its audience to reflect on the future that is happening around us.'

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Acknowledgments Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	vii
CHAPTER ONE. Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
CHAPTER TWO. DNA Identification and Genetic Justice Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	28
CHAPTER THREE. The Sexual Politics of Biotechnology Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	62
CHAPTER FOUR. Biopatents and the Ownership of Life Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	98
CHAPTER FIVE. Biosecurity, Bioterrorism, and Epidemics Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	136
CHAPTER SIX. Conclusion: Becoming Biosubjects Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	173
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	189
References Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	195
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	211

Language: English
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Audience: College/higher education;Professional and scholarly;
Pages
- Main content: 224

eBook

Published: January 1, 2011
ISBN: 9781442660090