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Overview
Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. Among the issues covered are changes in the genetic counseling profession and in client demographics; the challenge of nondirective genetic counseling; decisions on testing and on which test to have; the timing and risks of the procedures; abortion and grief; the ethics of sex selection; potential uses and abuses of genetic knowledge; and policy and ethical implications.
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- ISBN-13: 9780897893374
- ISBN-10: 0897893379
- Publisher: Praeger
- Publish Date: July 1994
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.63 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.16 pounds
- Page Count: 248
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