RecordNumber
974
Author
Parthasarathy, Shobita
Title
Building genetic medicine
SubTitle
breast cancer, technology, and the comparative politics of health care
Author Statement
Shobita Parthasarathy
Publication
MIT Press
Publication Year
c2007
Collation
x, 271 p. ill.
Series
Inside technology
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [251]-262) and index. , Toolkits for genetic testing -- Comparative architectures of genetic testing -- Eliminating the competition and ensuring success -- Defining a good health outcome -- Myriad, Britain, and culture clash
Subject
BRCA genes --Diagnostic useUnited States , BRCA genes --Diagnostic useGreat Britain , Genetic screening --Social aspectsUnited States , Genetic screening --Social aspectsGreat Britain , Breast --CancerDiagnosisSocial aspectsUnited States , Breast --CancerDiagnosisSocial aspectsGreat Britain , Genetic Screening --Great Britain , Genetic Screening --United States , Breast Neoplasms --prevention & controlGreat Britain , Breast Neoplasms --prevention & controlUnited States , Cross-Cultural Comparison --Great Britain , Cross-Cultural Comparison --United States , Delivery of Health Care --Great Britain , Delivery of Health Care --United States , Ovarian Neoplasms --prevention & controlGreat Britain , Ovarian Neoplasms --prevention & controlUnited States
Main class
362.
Sub class
19604207
Cutter no
P273b
ISBN
978-0-262-16242-5